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Coasties Kick Ass
"...6. If you witness someone calling the U.S. Coast Guard non-military, inform them of their mistake...and THEN bust their chops...." - [Blackfive] Rules for Non-Military Personnel
The United States Coast Guard has saved over a million lives and that mark was honored during the US Coast Guard's 217th birthday. EagleSpeak has a great post about it and a video of the Top Ten Coast Guard Rescues. Go and watch that video.
Then check out this from the Blackfive YouTube Channel:
August 30, 2007 • Permalink
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I've alway respected the coast guard-their job is to save lives.
Posted by: mindy1 | August 30, 2007 at 04:17 PM
We are also ready, willing, and able to take lives when the situation warrants it.
Posted by: The Puddle Pirate | August 30, 2007 at 04:37 PM
From some of the dumbass stunts that end up in Coast Guard life saving activities being necessary, I'd say they need to cut back a little.
Posted by: cirby | August 30, 2007 at 05:52 PM
Thanks for the link - due to an error, since corrected- credit for the "Top Ten List" was accidentally left off my post. The list was compiled by Coast Guard Chief of Public Affairs Jim McPherson to whom all praise for the list belongs.
Eagle1
Posted by: eaglespeak | August 31, 2007 at 09:29 AM
The most remarkable thing about the Coastie rescue swimmers is how on earth does someone with stones that big float? We all owe them a huge amount of respect and gratitude for the work they do with courage, dedication, and skill.
Posted by: NoloContendere | August 31, 2007 at 11:10 AM
As a blue water sailor I gave my share of
razzing to the Coasties...I'm sorry that
they didn't include Jimmy Ng's mind blowing
rescue of 5 Crab fisherman on the bearing sea.Flying blind in 100 mph winds no navagation and blinding snow he and his crew
pulled off what should go down as the best
rescue ever...You can find the story in Spike
Walkers book "NIGHTS OF ICE" Life AND Death
on the Bearing sea...
Posted by: Tincan Sailor | August 31, 2007 at 01:08 PM
None of us should EVER forget our BROTHERS of the US COAST GUARD. May God bless you with Fair winds, smooth water and FAST Boats. Thanks Coasties, for serving our Country.
God bless our TROOPS
Rick 554
Posted by: rick554 | August 31, 2007 at 03:38 PM
ooops and SISTERS too!!
Posted by: rick554 | August 31, 2007 at 03:38 PM