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Nov. 17, 2023
Journey of a Coast Guard Museum Artifact: The Sign
The transformation of the Air Station New Orleans sign from a functional marker to a rallying relic.
The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement
After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.
Oct. 13, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Sagebrush’s search for Pittsburgh Pirates Roberto Clemente
Ted took stock of the crew. We had a skeleton crew of 20 or so, including “Onyx,” the ship’s dog.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Latinas in the Coast Guard—trailblazers of service
The first Latina women to don a Coast Guard uniform served in World War II
Sept. 22, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Eddie Hernandez and smallboat operations in Vietnam
Hernandez was assigned to the 82-foot Coast Guard patrol boat Point Cypress, which served along the Cau Mau Peninsula on the southern-most tip of South Vietnam.
Sept. 8, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Peacock—Coast Guardsman and “World’s Fastest Human” 90 years ago
He initially advanced to coxswain designation, but later became a Boatswain’s Mate First Class. Ultimately, he was designated Chief Specialist in athletics.
Sept. 1, 2023
The Long Blue Line: The infamous James Alderman and redemption of CG-249 100 years ago
The next morning, they would return to Fort Lauderdale and resume the grind of chasing rum runners.
Aug. 23, 2023
The Long Blue Line: A tragedy remembered — SS Marine Electric sinking 40 years ago, part three
The shipwreck that prompted the creation of the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program is recalled by the pilot of one of the helicopters sent to rescue survivors on that fateful night.
Aug. 21, 2023
The Long Blue Line: A tragedy remembered — SS Marine Electric sinking 40 years ago, Part Two
Aug. 18, 2023
The Long Blue Line: A tragedy remembered — SS Marine Electric sinking 40 years ago, Part One