Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Phil Eaton–The Coast Guard’s Winged Warrior of WWI

One of Chatham’s Curtiss R-9 float planes on the beach. This may have been the aircraft flown by Eaton to attack German submarine U-156. (Courtesy of the San Diego Air & Space Museum)" data-image-description="One of Chatham’s Curtiss R-9 float planes on the beach. This may have been the aircraft flown by Eaton to attack German submarine U-156.

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: 9/11 and the U.S. Coast Guard

Deployed Coast Guard rigid-hull inflatable boat with World Trade Center burning in background. U.S. Coast Guard photo." data-image-description="Deployed Coast Guard rigid-hull inflatable boat with World Trade Center burning in background. U.S. Coast Guard photo."

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: HITRON – 20 years of hitting new highs!

A HITRON MH-65 Dolphin firing warning stitches across the bow of a go-fast. U.S. Coast Guard photo." data-image-description="A HITRON MH-65 Dolphin firing warning stitches across the bow of a go-fast. U.S. Coast Guard photo."

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: the Coast Guard’s environmental protection mission

The Liberian-flagged tanker Argo Merchant sinks off the coast of Massachusetts in 1976. U.S. Coast Guard photo." data-image-description="The Liberian-flagged tanker Argo Merchant sinks off the coast of Massachusetts in 1976. U.S. Coast Guard photo."

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Evolution of the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue mission

Bernard Webber’s motor lifeboat CG-36500 returns to Chatham, Mass., after rescuing 32 crewmen from a sinking tanker, Feb. 18, 1952. This rescue was dramatized in the feature film “The Finest Hours” in 2016. U.S. Coast Guard photo." data-image-description="Bernard Webber’s motor lifeboat CG-36500 returns to Chatham, Mass., after rescuing 32 crewmen

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Hispanic-American History of the U.S. Coast Guard

Hispanic-Americans have served in the U.S. Coast Guard for nearly 200 years – most of the lifespan of the service. During this time, they have come a long way, persevering with a dedication to the Coast Guard that has benefitted all who serve in it.The original St. Augustine Lighthouse, first tended under U.S. Lighthouse Service control by

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: The Cutter Mercury and War of 1812 Operations in North Carolina

Before the War of 1812, revenue cutters enforced trade laws and interdicted smuggling. During the war, the cutters cemented many of the combat and homeland security missions performed today by the U.S. Coast Guard, including intelligence gathering.During the attempted British invasion of North Carolina, the Revenue Cutter Mercury proved the value

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Four missions that made Coast Guard Cutter Seneca famous

Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC-906) is part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s “Famous”- Class of medium-endurance cutters. Many may wonder why the modern Seneca’s namesake became “famous” until they learn of the original Seneca’s heroic 28 year career. Destroying derelict ships, saving lives in World War I, initiating the International Ice Patrol, and

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Cutters Sea Cloud and Hoquiam—Barrier-breaking ships in U.S. Desegregation

This vessel . . . performed all its duty creditably, survived all inspections and had no major problems. There was no segregation by compartments, departments or messes and white and colored performed the duties of their rates.Lt. Cmdr. Carlton Skinner, Coast Guard-manned USS HoquiamIn the quote above, Skinner related the success he experienced as

Feb. 17, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard ice operations

Painting showing the 1892 transfer of Siberian reindeer by Revenue Cutter Bear under the command of Capt. Michael Healy. U.S. Coast Guard image." data-image-description="Painting showing the 1892 transfer of Siberian reindeer by Revenue Cutter Bear under the command of Capt. Michael Healy. U.S. Coast Guard image."