Back then, I do not know what limitations were placed on an MLB (Motor Life Boat) as far
as response goes. I know what they are these days.
That crew had balls of bronze, not brass!
Gold Lifesaving Medal is a rare honor, and all 4 got it.
Too bad a Medal of Honor cannot be given for domestic actions.
That crew would certainly have deserved it.
I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same of others"...John Wayne in "The Shootist"
A Deplorable!
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Back in the 50's we were under the Treasury Department!
In 1967 put under the Department of Transportation:
http://www.uscg.mil/top/missions/
In 2003, combined with many others under the umbrella
of Home Land Security. We were supposed to be the solid
linch pen of that Department.
Best for us to keep our bags packed!
I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same of others"...John Wayne in "The Shootist"
A Deplorable!
Be my guest and share all you want. I really think we are
grossly under-appreciated.
We will NEVER go under DOD unless there is a declared war.
In peacetime only the U.S. Marshall's have greater Law Enforcement
than the USCG has, supporting other agencies and State Governments.
Last edited by Elessar; 05-19-2016 at 02:21 PM.
I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same of others"...John Wayne in "The Shootist"
A Deplorable!
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke