The Coast Guard
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (818 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789320789 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
John Matlock said "You Have to go Out.". To get a feeling of the Coast Guard it's worth a visit to the maritime museum at Astoria, Oregon, near the mouth of the Columbia River. The museum has several displays of the Coast Guard activities in that area, which is known for some of the roughest water anywhere. There you learn of the 'coasties' who have died on the Columbia Bar as they lived up to the motto 'You Have to go Out.'. "THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE" according to Steven L. Helling. This book is nothing short of a family heirloom. To be cherished and passed down for generations to come. The cover is a "soft" hard cover. In the center is a large raised Coast Guard emblem. The pages are thick and glossy and full of pictures, drawings and stories from "Coasties" past and present. I have been active duty Coast Guard for 19 years and this is my retirement gift to me. . "Awesome book! Great detail in information w/ elegant cover." according to MMcallister00. This was a purchase for my son who recently graduated CG OCS. When the book arrived, I was immediately captivated by the leather-like soft cover and raised Coast Guard emblem in the center. It is a large book suitable for coffee table display. The information inside chronically the CG from infancy through the War on Terror. It is certainly a "must have" for Coasties, their families or
Coast Guard, published in a fully updated and revised edition. Essays on history, search and rescue, and aviation all have one common focus: the incredibly trained and highly motivated people that make up the Coast Guard.. Lifesaving Service to lighthouses, ice breakers, and the heroes of Hurricane Katrina. From protecting our coastlines to drug interdiction, combat missions, and guarding against terrorism as part of the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Coast Guard maintains a constant vigil in the safeguarding of Americans. Since September 11, the Coast Guard’s motto—Semper Paratus, "Always Ready"—has taken on new meaning. The definitive, official illustrated book on the U.S. Written by an outstanding team of historians and distinguished officers, including the current Commandant USCG Admiral Thad Allen, The Coast Guard has more than 350 pages that tell the story from its origins as both the
He possesses an airline transport pilot’s rating and Coast Guard Masters license. . Walter Cronkite, named "the most trusted man in America," was an iconic former TV broadcast journalist whose accomplishments won him acclaim from journalism colleagues and the American public alike. About the AuthorLieutenant Commander Tom Beard, USCG (Retired), split his military flying career between a Vietnam tour as a Navy carrier pilot and work as a Coast Guard rescue pilot
Lieutenant Commander Tom Beard, USCG (Retired), split his military flying career between a Vietnam tour as a Navy carrier pilot and work as a Coast Guard rescue pilot. . Walter Cronkite, named "the most trusted man in America," was an iconic former TV broadcast journalist whose accomplishments won him acclaim from journali