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- The
Coast Guard Ships - The United States Coast Guard has policed
the nation's waters since the 1790s. From the first official
vessels of the U.S. Government to today's specialized lifesaving
craft, the ships of the Guard have played a vital role in maritime
history. This in-depth program goes aboard some of the many
craft employed by the Coast Guard, from the small boats used
for shoreline rescue operations to the deep-sea patrol ships
that form the vanguard in America's war against drugs. See dramatic
footage of real-life search and rescue operations, and hear
incredible stories of life-and-death missions from Coast Guard
sailors and officers. And trace the evolution of the Guards'
ships from the earliest Revenue Cutters to the myriad vessels
of the modern force.
- The
United States Coast Guard: 1790 to the Present - The United
States Coast Guard traces its origins to 1790, but was not officially
named until 1915. At last there is one definitive volume describing
its history from inception to the present. The author, Thomas
P. Ostrom, served in the USCGR from 1961-69, and had basic and
advanced training at the USCG Base, Alameda, California. He
served subsequently in the Port Security Reserve Unit in Duluth,
Minnesota, and participated in monthly and active duty assignments
each summer, earning petty officer rank.
- Always
Ready: The U.S. Coast Guard- Kit and Carolyn Bonner, Foreword
by Admiral Thomas H. Collins. This book covers the fascinating
history of this branch of the military, providing information
on various duties, and discusses how the U.S. Coast Guard has
changed since September 11, 2001.
- Character
in Action: The U.S. Coast Guard on Leadership- How does
the U.S. Coast Guard create, instill, and maintain leadership
throughout a 40,000 member force spread across the United States?
A former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and a best-selling
author combine their knowledge of the subject to offer a formula
for success. Donald T. Phillips, who has written eight books
on leadership, asserts that the Coast Guard is a superlative
example of an organization with effective leadership, loaded
with leaders at all levels. From a guardsman scraping barnacles
off buoys in the Gulf of Mexico to the captain of a cutter in
the Gulf of Alaska to the Commandant in Washington, they know
exactly what leadership is, how it works, and why it is important.
This case study in leadership uses the Coast Guard as an example
for other organizations who want to imbue leadership to every
single one of its members. An effective leadership beacon, the
book is replete with tangible examples, vivid anecdotes, and
explicit guidelines on how to instill leadership throughout
an entire organization. Stories abound on Coast Guard efficiency,
innovation, and heroism and many are used to illustrate the
service's effectiveness and to engage the reader. From the military
and government communities to the business world, a variety
of organizations can benefit from this outstanding leadership
guide.
- Rescue
Warriors: The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes-
An informative history starting with the Coast Guard's beginnings
in the 18th century, written in straightforward prose. The emphasis
is on the fifth armed service's record during the 20th and 21st
centuries, especially its unparalleled effectiveness and heroism
during Hurricane Katrina. Readers will discover the avenues
into its officer corps through its academy in Connecticut (a
no-cost education). Helvarg notes particularly how the Coast
Guard stresses command opportunities for its junior officers
earlier than the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines for their
second lieutenants and ensigns. He provides insights into enlisted
careers open to young people. The marked differences in primary
missions among the five services are accented–the other
services underscore combat and the Coast Guard highlights mainly
rescue and law enforcement. The author writes: In addition to
saving lives, the Coast Guard conducts port and waterfront security
patrols, directs port traffic, responds to water pollution and
oil spills, seizes illegal drugs and migrants at sea…licenses
mariners, maintains and repairs…aids to navigation…,
and so on. This is an excellent title for students interested
in the Coast Guard, especially as a possible career choice.–Alan
Gropman, National Defense University, Washington, DC .
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U.S
Coast Guard Scale Model
Replica Kits and More
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The
United States Coast Guard has maintained various classes of
patrol boats. The USCG currently has 49 Patrol
Boats in its Island class. Their pennant numbers are WPB
1301 through WPB 1349. As built, these vessels were all 110
feet in length, and refitted with an additional 13 feet. This
model kit is around 16 inches long when built. |
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The
HH-65
Dolphin is a twin-engined, single main rotor, MEDEVAC-capable,
Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter operated by the United
States Coast Guard (USCG). This model kit is 1:48 scale with
91 parts. |
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1/72
HH-60J Jayhawk by Hobby Boss model kits. The HH-60J Jayhawk
is a medium-range recovery helicopter. It`s development began
in 1986 based on the HH-60H Rescue Hawk airframe. into the
US Coast Guard in the early 1990s. The HH-60J is used to perform
search and rescue, law enforcement, military readiness, and
marine environmental protection missions. |
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This
is the US Coast Guard C-130 Hercules Search & Rescue /
Plastic Model Kit. FEATURES: White injection molded parts
with high-precision, CAD/CAM / tooling for extreme accuracy!
/ Accurate-fit modeling. / Interlocking wing root tabs for
extra strength. / Detailed landing gear and engines. / Clear
windscreen. / High-quality waterslide decals. / Illustrated
assembly guide. |
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1:40
Scale U.S. COAST GUARD Boat model kit by BILLINGS. This
44-foot Coast Guard is a very seaworthy lifeboat, designed
to carry out search and rescue assignments in poor weather
and water conditions. With a skilled and experienced crew,
this vessel can carry out the most demanding of rescue operations.
The vessel is self stabilizing. Built in 1961 at the Coast
Guard shipyard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, USA. When built this
boat model kits is around 30 inches long. |
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Coast
Guard Motor Lifeboat 30-inches long U.S. Coast Guard
Motor Life Boat. The Pro Boat Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat
builds upon the tradition of providing kit-quality boats
with RTR convenience. The Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat features
exquisite detail, running lights, dual motors and much more.
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Authentically detailed fiberglass composite hull
• Preinstalled lighting kit
• Dual water-cooled motor and battery operation
• Sealed water-cooled electronic speed control with
reverse
• Pro Boat 27MHz AM 2-stick radio.
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Scale
U.S. Rescue Ship Model Kit

Scale
Kustwacht Waker Rescue Model Kit

Presidential
Ship Model Kit

USCG
Coast Guard Monoopoly Game
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"Miami
Vice" style Cigarette Boat Model (or makes a good DEA
or smugglers boat! )

Rescue
Ship DGzRS Arkona

RNLI
Severn Class Lifeboat

Bell
HTL-4 USCG
Patrol Helicopter
The
Coast Guard Ships
The
United States Coast Guard: 1790 to the Present
The
Coast Guardsman's
Manual
Coast
Guard Wood
Model Plaque

BIREME:
Roman Naval Warfare in History and Diorama
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