Life aboard a USCG ship

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Doryman

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One of my favorite authors, Dana Stabenow, is currently doing research for her next book on board the USCG cutter Munro, in the Pacific ocean near the equator. She has been blogging daily about her experiences. Wonderful reading and helps us understand what life for our Coastie friends is like. Be aware that the blogging software she uses is somewhat brain-dead. To read all the posts, click on Blog Category "Munro" and then at the bottom of each page click on "Older Posts" until you get to the first post (It's worth it, trust me.)

Warren
 
When I got out of high school back in 1961, I wanted to join the Coast Guard. I went down to the recruiters office, took the tests and passed so the next step was the physical. I failed the physical, so then had to join the deep water Navy and volunteer for submarine duty. Served six years aboard both the diesels and the nukes. The reason I failed the Coast Guard physical is I am only 5'10" tall and you have to be a minimum of 6' to be accepted into the Coast Guard. The reason I was told for the 6' height requirement was that in case of an emergency and the crew had to abandon ship, they could just walk ashore. :D
 
Eric, I knew he had won the MoH at Guadacanal but it was news to me that he was from Cle Elum. Thanks for the link!

Mac, Dana mostly writes mysteries set in Alaska but her first (and only) thriller is "Blindfold Game", and it's about the USCG. I really like her mysteries but I suggest that you will get more out of them if you read each series (e.g., Kate Shugak, etc.) in order.

Warren
 
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