Coxswain’s insignia

Posted by LT Stephanie Young, Wednesday, July 25, 2012

In 1972 then-commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Chester R. Bender, presented Master Chief Petty Officer Thomas McAdams with the first coxswain's insignia ever issued. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

In 1972 then-commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Chester R. Bender, presented Master Chief Petty Officer Thomas McAdams with the first coxswain’s insignia ever issued. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.