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To: t1b8zs
US Coast Guard:You got to go out you, don’t have to come back. CG moto long before rescue swimers were thought of.

A co-worker was a bosun's mate on a motor lifeboat based @ Cape Disappointment, WA. He told me that was their motto back in the 1970's
10 posted on 08/03/2013 1:26:09 PM PDT by Tailback
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To: Tailback

I 1st heard it in the 60’S in boot camp.
Guess I got to do some research on its origin which I am sure came about with”Life Boat” operations.


14 posted on 08/03/2013 2:51:35 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Tailback

Bosun on a life boat is probably the CO.
Fortunate guy to ride that surf in a Govermnt funded hi powered craft.
Do a YouTube search for CG cape fear vids and enjoy the ride.

Pick his brain hes got some good stories too.


16 posted on 08/03/2013 2:56:02 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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Whoops,
Do a YouTube search for CG cape fear vids and enjoy the ride.

Cape Disappointment vids,sorry.
Merlot and bergers


17 posted on 08/03/2013 2:58:22 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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