Coast Guard recruits from Company D-176 demonstrate an abandon ship drill during a visit with their company sponsor, Coast Guard Cutter Bainbridge Island from Sandy Hook, N.J., on Jan. 12, 2007, Cape May, N.J. D-176 recruits got the unique opportunity to tour the boat and discuss everyday life in the Coast Guard with the crew.
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Coast Guard Recruits Get A Taste of Shipboard Life
Today in Coast Guard History – January 13th
1853- The ship Cornelius Grinnell grounded in a heavy surf off Squan Beach New Jersey. A surf car was used to rescue all 234 persons on board.
1925- Alaskan Game Law enforced by Coast Guard.
1918-Surfmen from the Humboldt Bay Lifesaving Station rescued the 430-man crew of the Navy cruiser USS Milwaukee after the cruiser ran aground.
1982- [...]
Get Your Military Discount
Anyone who’s ever been in the military knows that you aren’t in it for the money. In fact, considering the hours, time away from home and inherent job dangers, the pay is lousy. Ryan, over at CGInformation.org has put together a nice list of companies that offer discounts for those with a military [...]