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To: Red Badger

Yeah Coast Guard, once a great place for a young man, but alas, wooden boats and iron men are not so stylish any more or anymore for that matter.


3 posted on 08/04/2025 6:35:25 AM PDT by Colt1851Navy (What was wrong with riminalNixon?)
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To: Colt1851Navy
CGC Cherokee had teak decks from bow to stern. Everything else was made of Bethlehem Steel and 3/4" rivets.


...And I dont ever want to hear any "Shallow Water Navy" Jokes! The last swim call I took was in over 22,500 feet of water.

"Semper paratus" is our call!

You've got to go out, but you dont have to come back.

10 posted on 08/04/2025 7:43:41 AM PDT by Delta 21 (None of us are descendants of fearful men!)
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