Thanks to all the Coasties! And may we never forget those lost in service to our country, including this young man (my neighbor's brother).

https://www.odmp.org/officer/1...pher-everett-ferreby

Happy Birthday to my fellow Hooligans. This date reminds me of time far off in glorious Cape May E-106. Meeting my mother SK1 Ishman who helped me with his size 13 boot(1979 time frame).
The joys of winter in November to January in New Jersey. The memories of how much a M1 Garand weights over your head in 25 degree weather. Of driving a 41 footer for the first time. Last
but not least learning Morse code. Remember if you are not RM you are not worth 9 dits and a dah. VI...

Happy Birthday my fellow Coasties!
I loved my time in the CG. USCGC Rush Honolulu Hawaii, USCGC Chase San Diego, ATC Mobile, Air Station San Diego. Got to travel all over Alaska, South Pacific, Hong Kong, Central America.
Seems like a lifetime ago.