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Post by pappyjoe on Aug 3, 2019 10:44:25 GMT -5
On August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 229th Birthday, tracing its founding to Aug. 4, 1790 when the Revenue Cutter Service was created. The smallest of the military services with about 48,000 officers and enlisted, the motto is Semper Paratus - Alway Ready (or Always Prepared) when it's motto should be Simply Forgotus when it comes to funding. Here's a link to an interesting article about one Coast Guard cutter. www.latimes.com/world-natio...WymTVdCH9dl7gsoQ39jIpiYLUNiyeSSZG-z-8i7WviX1I |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 3, 2019 10:48:49 GMT -5
Last time I was involved with the Coast Guard was off the coast of Bimini heading back to the coast of Miami...they were busy firing on a fastboat that was busy throwing bales over the side...we didn't stop to aid either of them.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Aug 3, 2019 11:01:19 GMT -5
 Great people the Coast Guard, often maligned, but seeing them run boats in Washington State thru the Surf, damn it took courage !
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 3, 2019 11:41:08 GMT -5
Utmost respect for them.
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Post by toshtego on Aug 3, 2019 12:31:47 GMT -5
Having sailed for years on San Francisco Bay and offshore the Golden Gate, I seen them in action helping boaters and recovering jumpers from the GG Bridge. A fine bunch of peopole in a noble service.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2019 14:35:23 GMT -5
On August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 229th Birthday, tracing its founding to Aug. 4, 1790 when the Revenue Cutter Service was created. The smallest of the military services with about 48,000 officers and enlisted, the motto is Semper Paratus - Alway Ready (or Always Prepared) when it's motto should be Simply Forgotus when it comes to funding. Here's a link to an interesting article about one Coast Guard cutter. www.latimes.com/world-natio...WymTVdCH9dl7gsoQ39jIpiYLUNiyeSSZG-z-8i7WviX1I@palpatine, happy birthday to you and all past and present Coasties. With them on duty our shores are safer and secure. |
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Post by puffy on Aug 3, 2019 15:12:33 GMT -5
I once was caught in a ferry boat in the middle of a severe storm..The Coast Guard was there guiding us into shore.They are much more than appreciated.
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Post by bouwser on Aug 3, 2019 15:16:35 GMT -5
There is a huge Coast Guard festival near here in Grand Haven Mi this week. I haven’t been years because there tends to be too many people for me. Still cool for them. I might have to bring my son when he is a bit older.
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Post by Yohanan on Aug 3, 2019 16:14:02 GMT -5
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Great people the Coast Guard, often maligned, but seeing them run boats in Washington State thru the Surf, damn it took courage ! 
