On the front lines of diversity
The military has long been a microcosm of society, reflecting changing values and norms. With mission readiness at the forefront of any policy changes, the military has historically kept pace with the pulse of societal change to bring [...]
Heroes of history: In remembrance of William A. Barnes
Born on the 15th of July in 1920 and died on the 15th of March 2013, William A. Barnes is now Clarksdale, Mississippi’s most legendary resident. As he rests in peace in Jackson, Miss., Barnes shares citizenship with [...]
Evolving Dreams: How History Inspires the Future
If we look back through the lens of the present, we can see that small events in our history can alter the very course of the future. Many of those events come from amazing women such as Clara Barton, who [...]
A shipmate for all hands: African American History Month
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Sir Edmund Hillary, Michael Healy and Alex Haley are kindred spirits all. Never did the five meet but all were brothers. Lewis and Clark discovered what is now the western portion of the United States [...]
A Moment In Time: The Heroic Coast Guard Cutter Campbell
Story by PA3 Kevin Metcalf: On February 21st, 1943, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell, under the command of Cmdr. James A. Hirshfield, served as part of the international escort group, A-3, that was tasked with escorting convoys [...]
Oldie but Goodie
The age of 50 typically signifies longevity, durability, perseverance and a distinct know how that can only be obtained with time. Coast Guard Cutter Mallet has reached that age and has seen a number of crews come and go during [...]
Laissez-nous sail Mardi Gras roads
As you ride the Coast Guard’s cutter float through the streets of New Orleans, a cacophony of screaming masses fill your ears with, “Throw me something mister.” A gumbo of carnival regalia fills your vision as you pass hordes of [...]
Lake Charles Coast Guard members honor the life of World War II veteran
A family, a community and military branch mourn the passing of Roy Brown Jr., loving and devoted patriarch and World War II veteran, who, after 92 years of life passed away, Jan. 19, 2013. Brown’s strong sense of devotion to [...]
Leading on, off the court
By Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally A coach sits, stands and paces along the sidelines of a basketball court encouraging, motivating and, yes, yelling at his players to perform better. He sternly scolds them to play better defense and [...]
Devotion sticks to service since 1989
By Chief Petty Officer Christopher Browning The Coast Guard lost an extended family member on Aug. 18. After a short battle with cancer, Ruth Brace, known to most Coast Guardsmen as the sticker lady, passed away. For more than 20 [...]
