by Born Ready | Jun 27, 2022 | USCG News
U.S. Life Saving Service – You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have To Come Back has been the motto for over 150 years. Since 1871 the US Life Saving Service and led by a young attorney from Maine named Sumner Kimball. Under his leadership did this service...
by Born Ready | Jun 25, 2022 | USCG News
The Latin phrase Semper Paratus – Always Ready motto has been used since ancient times and by many groups and organizations around the world. Semper Paratus is the official motto of the United States Coast Guard. It isn’t certain when the USCG began...
by Born Ready | Jun 24, 2022 | Coasties, USCG Jokes & Humor, USCG News
Popeye the Sailor Was surely a Coastie! Popeye the Sailor Was a Coastie! Since the beginning many have disputed the origin of Popeye the Sailors maritime experience. Popeye the Sailor made his first debut appearance on Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929 and is...
by Born Ready | Jun 24, 2022 | Coasties, USCG News
Wishing a Happy Birthday to the United States Coast Guard! August 4, 1790 is the official Birthday of the United States Coast Guard when the first congress of America authorized by Alexander Hamilton. Funny how he sold us out on the central banks, figured they would...
by Born Ready | Jun 21, 2022 | Coasties
United States Coast Guard in Media United States Coast Guard in Media as it is called today but in the past it was referred to as film, television, radio, books, etc. Now its all balled up into what we call today Media. Many stories have been told reflecting the...
by Born Ready | Jun 21, 2022 | Coasties
Famous Celebrity USCG Coasties There have been many Famous Celebrity USCG Coasties throughout the American Limelight participating in the film industry, television, sports and much more. Jeff Bridges – PO2 Boatswain’s mate from 1967 to 1975 in San Luis...
by Born Ready | Jun 20, 2022 | Coasties, USCG News
How the USCG Helps During Hurricane Season – Some Things You May Not Know. USCG Hurricane Season. How the USCG Helps During Hurricane Season reminds Americans that Coasties are not just training daily they are doing the job everyday! Especially during hurricane...
by PO Bilge Rat | Jun 13, 2022 | Coasties, USCG Jokes & Humor
Best Slogans and Mottos A Coastie Should Know. Most heard Quotes from the United States Coast Guard. I’ve noticed throughout my career that one way coasties add a sense of humor to our day to day operations is by applying little sayings or catchy phrases to anything...
by PO Bilge Rat | Jun 28, 2017 | USCG Jokes & Humor
Anything will fit if you apply enough force. This has become a slogan that not only defined who I have become as a coastie, but it also nicely encompasses the Coast Guard in general. First I’m sure you’re wondering how this slogan relates to me and I will start off by...
by PO Bilge Rat | May 19, 2017 | Coasties
Every enlisted member of the Coast Guard ends up at A school at some point during their career. For the lucky few, this might be soon after you’ve gotten out of boot camp. However, for the majority of members you’ve been watching your name slowly creep up the list,...
