Start your weekend with a laugh and a quick reminder

That time of the year is here and our (‘er, that is, Coast Guard) weigh-ins will begin next month (that’s the reminder). But in the meantime you can take solace in fact that if you are one of those who just can’t lose the weight your still safe on some city streets. ;)

Toon from Natalie Dee (some of her stuff may be offensive… but it sure is funny).

Perhaps Google likes Macs better?

Not that it’s really a question as much as a statement.

The Coast Guard Garden Gnome... not as creepy at you'd think

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Now this is an interesting way to not only start your weekend but a good way to prep your mind to start thinking of that grass/garden/dirt pile you call a yard. It’s also a reminder that Spring is almost here.

For those of you who’ve got a fetish for garden gnomes (you know who I’m talking about) and enjoy the Coast Guard as well- here comes a product of both worlds in an attempt to appease you all. This was sent to me a few days ago but I wanted to wait until today- Friday- to get Continue reading…

Let’s start the weekend with an ode to the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer from Incoming!

John Sheppard of Incoming! gives us another view of our own. This is his dedication to those in our most noticeable rate- our Rescue Swimmers. His caption-

109. Rescue Swimmer
This is dedicated to the USCG rescue swimmers. Not the fear filled guy in the helo, but the real deal … the guys who do go in, no matter what … to save someone. Heck, if you have a movie made about your career, you are some worthy dudes!

Here’s to the Guardsmen … the Coasties … whatever you want to call them. But know that if you call them, they WILL be Continue reading…

New Coast Guard award being introduced for some Haitian Earthquake Ops personnel

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Recognizing the need for an award for Guardians assigned to headquarters and staff units during the recent emergent humanitarian operations in Haiti the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Thad Allen, today announced the approval of the Situational Briefing Badge, or SBB.

“People don’t realize that being a Senior Officer at a headquarters or staff unit can be just as stressful as going on patrols or combat overseas,” said CDR Russ Largo, a Coast Guard spokesman. “When you’re briefing that many Officers, your career can end in a heartbeat. And it can happen to Continue reading…

LOST summed up in about 4+ minutes…

Are you lost about what’s going on the show LOST? Well me too, but that’s really because I missed the second half of the season premier as I needed to play dad and not sit in front of the TV… but alas I came across this gem which was able to sum up 5 seasons and one episode in about 4 minutes… Well worth the watch.

Coast Guard Wallpaper: I AM A COASTIE

I AM A COASTIE with note

Taking my written thoughts to the next level Sean Lawler created some backgrounds that are a little more fitting to my thoughts on the whole “Coastie vs. Guardian” debate. We’ve got two versions for those who either work in a more sensitive enviormation or are a little more sensative to what they put on their desktops at work anyway. With that I bring you the “I AM A COASTIE” wallpaper. For those of you who aren’t in the Coast Guard I appologize for the odd nature of this one- there’s an unseen internal rift Continue reading…