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On 05/08/08 Chrystin Mclelland said:
To clarify my previous bulletin post, the commemorative pistol is the same model SIG SAUER P229R DAK in .40S&W currently used by our service.
On 05/08/08 Chrystin Mclelland said:
SIG SAUER is offering a 'Commemorative Pistol' program with substantial discounts on orders of 25 or more guns. Under this program, the pistols include integral accessory rail, SIGLITE Night Sights, three magazines, a lockable gun case, gun lock and manual. This gun retails for $920, but thru this program the gun can be purchased for $695. Thru this purchase, the top of the slide will be laser engraved with the Coast Guard logo and the left side of the slide will be engraved with 'Semper Paratus'. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact LT Kyle Arnett or MST2 Chrystin McLelland via CG Email or at 757-492-4400.
On 05/07/08 Anthony Davis said:
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On 05/07/08 Mack Serres said:
Attn: Gordon Huggins. Re: your post dated 02/21/08 where you mentioned that you needed a blue Coast Guard shield for a uniform that you were putting together. I came across one in my 'Stuff' today and would be happy to mail it to you if you still need one.
On 05/07/08 Scott Depew said:
I am looking for foxtrot 136 class pic, 1991 I have lost mine. does anyone have one to copy and send. Thanks I am also looking for CWO Leist if anyone knows where he is please tell him I am looking for him
On 05/05/08 Thomas P. Hogan said:
Anyone out there have an FPO address for the USCG crews over in the Gulf. I have a bunch of books I want to send.
On 05/03/08 Richard (Dick) Perkins said:
WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT WILLIAM (BILL) PYLE ENS. (RESERVE) 62-63 ASTORIA, OR. CGC IVY. LAST KNOWN DUTY STATION PORT OF PORTLAND. 2142 NW NICKERNUT AVE., REDMOND, OR 97756 541-923-1020
On 05/03/08 Robert Youngblood said:
Served 63 67 Manitou, ran the fortys at COTP New York i 66 67 451 470 435. made move to Gov. Island in 66, Some boat BM moffett Mc Guire Cookson Swam Delgotto haywood Flynn great crew, anybody out there give me call, Bob Youngblood BM2 mudhenboss@aol.com
On 05/03/08 Eugene O'Donnell said:
Regret a previous bulletin may be misinterpreted...Chuck Reid died in St.Louis in the 80's at a much too young age, which was tragic.......regret choice of words....he was a good friend of mine and a fine officer
On 05/03/08 Thomas Modestowicz said:
Looking for anyone who was in Co. S-41 Cape May 12-59 also anyone who was stationed at atlantic City Lifeboat Station 60-63 I was a BM-3 and they called me Ski would like to hear from you. Thanks
On 05/02/08 Eugene O'Donnell said:
William Thiesen.......Chuck Reid..Cdr..was in 2CGD as Personnel Officer in late 80's...............wont go into details but he died tragically and alone.
On 05/02/08 William Thiesen said:
To all: I'm hoping to locate Charles (or 'Chuck') Reid, who was a USCG Reserve LTJG back in the early 1960's and served on the Coast Guard yacht MANITOU, which sailed out of the Academy in New London. I would appreciate any assistance in locating him or forwarding my contact information to him. Thank you in advance for your assistance, William H. Thiesen Atlantic Area Historian Commander (Ae), Coast Guard Atlantic Area 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Office: 757-398-6643 Fax: 757-391-8109 Web: http://www.uscg.mil/history
On 04/28/08 William Gutmiller said:
Anybody got access to a Really old AtoN manual? I need info on the old mechanical flashers. like repairs and wireing.
On 04/28/08 Dennis Zanders said:
Was on Marcus Island in 1970 and would like to say hello to anyone that was there back then. I was best known by my nickname 'ZIP'.
On 04/28/08 Bobby G. Hall said:
I am looking for Jim Becker and Charles 'Chuck' Yergens From the Owasco 1960-1962. Also anyone from Lewes Lifeboat Sta. in Del. 1958-1959.
On 04/28/08 Rick Nygren said:
Another place to contact about donating your service memorabilia ('stuff') is the CG Museum NW in Seattle, WA. The contact info is: Coast Guard Museum Northwest, c/o USCG ISC, 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134 Telephone: (206) 217-6993 http://www.uscg.mil/mlcpac/iscseattle/museum/museum.htm
On 04/28/08 Eugene O'Donnell said:
For Member Freeman... send all that stuff to :U.S.COAST GUARD MUSEUM, 15 MOHEGAN AVE., NEW LONDON, CT. 06320-4198. I have sent several small articles, patches etc. receipt of all was acknowledged - with a pleasant return letter.
On 04/27/08 Crystal Dunick said:
Looking for any info on my grandfather. He served sometime between 1939 and 1949. His name was John Bowden or JB Bowden. My e-mail is: cbear58d@aol.com Thank you!
On 04/25/08 Jeff Freeman said:
This may or may not be the right venue for this query - if it isn't I'm sure Fred will correct me. However, many of you who visit this site may have some suggestions regarding my (our?) situation. As we CG veterans/retiress get somewhere between Social Security and death, some of us give a little consideration to what we're going to do with our service memorabilia (photos, junk and plaques) when we 'go away'. Some of our children may or may not want the stuff, and if their walls are already too full of their own stuff - well, you see my point. I'd hate to think (for instance), my CGC YAKUTAT photo (in Navy grey with a CG stripe mind you!) and YAK plaque might be relegated to the dumpster. Sooo - my question is: is there some place where old (perhaps historic?) CG memorabilia might find a home? A CG museum as it were. Apparently as I understand it, when I submit this bulletin, my email address may be accessed by those authorized. Feel free to email me with your suggestions and information; I assure you, I'll appreciate it. Thanks.
On 04/24/08 Wayne Card said:
I am looking for a retired member timothy manry last known california
On 04/24/08 Wayne Card said:
I am looking for a member of the navuy. his wife was a retired ync in the coast guard. she crossed the bar a couple years ago. I lossed contact with them when we were stationed in cape may nj. we were stationed in elizabeth city nc, port angreles wa, and cape may nj. I would like to know if he is still alive. iff anyone can give me information it would be apprecIted thank you wayne card reitred 1991
On 04/24/08 Lee Wonnacott said:
Athens, Tennessee - McMinnville county Coast Guard veterans on the veterans walkway at Veterans Park - As part of my project to document memorials in all 3,059 counties of the lower 48 states I've visited Athens in the last few days and found six old Coasties with memorial bricks on the walkway. Glad to see the Coast Guard is represented here - see photos at http://www.roadsandriders.com/memorials/TN/Athens.html
On 04/24/08 John Young said:
Ahoy any member of WEASCHE (WMSL 751) Our group (USCS) would like to donate a stamped cachet to the unit. We understand that she will be launched this month (April). Could you provide date? Visit www.uscs.org to see more about naval covers
On 04/24/08 Michael Verrengia said:
I just returned from the 29th annual 'Baker to Vegas' Law Enforcement Challange Cup Relay. This is a 120 mile relay, that starts in the desert town of Baker (CA), and goes out through the high desert and over the mountains to Las Vegas. Each team is made up of 20 runners, and 3-4 alternates, and competes against the clock within a divison made up of like teams. I was really jazzed to see a follow van with 'US COAST GUARD', and the racing stripe, following the runner. I caught up with them at the Vegas Hilton, and proudly showed off my 'USCG 69-73 Semper Paratus' tattoo on my left shoulder. They got a big kick out of it.
On 04/22/08 Rick Jones said:
I am looking for a web site to help me find out information, specs. maintenance manuals, etc. on a 1970, 23 foot, Inca Cuddy Cab. Any ideas?
On 04/21/08 Michael Wiggins said:
GOLFERS- The D 7 golf tournament will be at Disney World, May 22-24. We will play Lake Buena Vista and Osprey Ridge courses. $235.00 covers golf, cart, range balls and awards lunch after Sat round. Call D 7 MWR at 305-535-4565. Sign up deadline is May 9!
On 04/21/08 Neal Sklodowski said:
Looking for a retired CG ensign in decent shape (3' x 5'). Not the kind that walks and talks (hard to believe), but the type that is flown from the mast of a CG Cutter.
On 04/20/08 Edward Clancy, Jr. said:
My name is Ed Clancy, and I'm trying to locate CWO-4 (BOSN) Elsom C. Brittle, USCG (Ret.) and QMC William E. Polley so as to notify them of the USCGC Southwind's upcoming first official reunion scheduled for Charleston, SC in October 2008. If anyone knows of their location or how I can get in touch with them please contact me at home (clancyedward@bellsouth.net / 904-242-9070) or at work (eclancy@fccj.edu / 904-632-5033). The three of us served on Southwind in the late 1960s, and last time I spoke to Elsom Brittle was in the late 1980s when he retired, and with Bill Polley in early 1970 when I left Southwind for the USCGC Unimak. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
On 04/17/08 Nick Kotsatos said:
I am trying to find any shipmates of my father, Basil (Bill) Petite. I believe he was in the CG from 1953-1955 and his ship was the Castle Rock W383. If anyone can help me out, I would appreciate it. I can be reached at localboyF98@hotmail.com. Thank you. Nick Kotsatos
On 04/16/08 Frank Baer said:
Hi. This is Frank Baer, was an RM3 on the USCGC Spencer from Oct 64 thru Oct 66. Anyone remember when we were on Ocean Station Bravo when a whale hit our propellor shaft and we had to cut the engines and wait for the USCGC Campbell come tow us in into Newfondland dry dock. Of course the next day we were in 30 to 40' seas taking 48 degree lists. Oh what fun.
On 04/15/08 Terry Bechstein said:
SOMEONE IN WASHINGTON IS GOING TO HATE ME FOR A LONG TIME. I HAVE ALREADY PROCESSED OVER 30 REQUESTS FOR ROSTER INFORMATION FOR PAST DUTY STATIONS. IF ANYONE ELSE WANTS THE INFO PLEASE GIVE IT A WEEK OR SO REST. THEN ILL BE GLAD TO SEND IT TO YOU. HAD NO IDEA I WOULD GET THIS KIND OF RESPONSE. SEMPER P
On 04/14/08 Tetyana Draga said:
Im in MK-A school right now, got orders to STA Sand Key, Clearwater, FL. Would love to do a mutual with a female off any cutter in FL, Ga or SC.
On 04/13/08 Terry Bechstein said:
I HAD A POST ABOUT A MONTH AGO ASKING FOR INFO ON HOW TO GET MUSTER ROSTERS FOR PAST DUTY STATIONS DURING MY COAST GUARD CAREER. I RECIEVED SEVERAL ANSWERS AND I SENT ONE IN AND LOW AND BEHOLD , WITHI 3 WEEKS I RECIEVED THE INFO I REQUESTED. ANYONE INTERESTED IN GETTING ROSTERS FOR YOUR PAST DUTY STATIONS I WILL BE GLAD TO EMAIL IT TO YOU.
On 04/10/08 Lee Wonnacott said:
Jacksonville, Florida, shipmates . . !! I was visiting Evergreen Cemetery yesterday as part of my Ride Around America and interviewed by First Coast News as I photographed the Marine Memorial there. After we were done the cemetery manager approached me and asked if any Coast Guard organization would be interested in placing a memorial beside the current Marine/Navy Corpsman monument. She has tried contacting various commands and gotten nowhere. View the video of the memorial by pointing your media browser here - http://wm.wtlv.gannett.edgestreams.net/news/flip/040908_ryan6_pkg.wmv Semper Paratus!
On 04/10/08 Gary Jones said:
I was on the old Mackinaw in 1964. Does anyone know where last skipper Capt. McGuiness went after 2006 decom.?
On 04/09/08 Corky Butler said:
I would like to hear from anyone staioned at Ft. Point/Stn Golden Gate from 1987-90.
On 04/08/08 Thomas Taylor said:
I was stationed cgc cherokee from july 69 to oct 70. I would like to get in touch with some of my old shipmates, bm bobby willoughby,bmc Andrew Horvath,bm jim Mendosa, bm Bill Kilgo.My e-mail is taylortaylor1949@yahoo.com.
On 04/05/08 Paul Moore said:
Paul Moore CS2 Yakutat May53-May54 Still wonder if there is anyone around also who was a Boston base CS June 52 - May 53.If so drop a line.
On 04/04/08 Peter Hemstead said:
If anyone knows of a way to purchase tickets for yankees games in Boston or New York through local CG Stations or CG Headquarters that have been made available to active duty CG members, I would appreciate any information you could give me in purchasing said tickets. Thank you all for any help.