There’s no place like home… for the holidays
With the holiday season upon us and families preparing for the festivities, we would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the men and women of the Coast Guard and Armed Services who will spend this holiday season [...]
Baptism by fire: Veterans reflect on their service in WWII
It was baptism by fire for USS Callaway as she landed troops at Kwajalein on Jan. 31, 1944. Just months before, Callaway had set sail from her homeport of Norfolk, Va. After embarking Marines in San Diego the ship left for the Pacific and performed their first of several assault landings.
Freedom
It was 236 years ago that our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Since then, generations of Americans have stepped forward to protect our freedoms that were first outlined in that Declaration. They have served, and continue to serve, our nation proudly at sea, on land and in the air, during peace or war. The men and women of America’s Armed Forces ensure the sacrifices of our forefathers and others who followed them were not made in vain.
Memorial Day: Coast Guard stands tall to serve the US
The following article is being reprinted with permission from The Hill. Written by Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp. As one of the five Armed Services, the Coast Guard has proudly stood the watch for more than 221 years, even during [...]
Shipmate of the Week – Deployed servicemembers
With the holidays upon us, families come together to reconnect and celebrate. But for many military families, the one person they are most proud of and wish they could be with this holiday season may be missing – their servicemember. Whether it is a [...]
Season’s Greetings from space!
As many of us rush to send out our last-minute holiday greeting cards on time, one former Coast Guardsman has a special holiday greeting he is sending from a very unique location – space. Retired Coast Guard Capt. Daniel Burbank, [...]
Not your average sleigh
Written by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener. With a Christmas tree tied to its mast and lights strung about like stars in the sky, Coast Guard Cutter Alder, homeported in Duluth, Minn., sat moored at Chicago’s famous Navy Pier. [...]
A boater’s holiday list
Finding gifts can sometimes be a hassle, but Compass is here to help you make the most out of your holiday shopping. Why not embrace the spirit of giving and turn your holiday gift into something that makes your loved [...]
Armed Forces Day 2011
Today we honor and celebrate the men and women of the United States armed forces. The Armed Forces Day celebration began when President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and [...]
Guardian of the Week – Coast Guard Santa and elves
Today, as young children the world over anticipate the arrival of Santa, children in Kodiak, Alaska look to the sky and the sea as they wait to catch a glimpse of Coast Guard Cutter Spar and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter [...]
