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Primary Unit 1979-1982, CG Station Cape Disappointment Ilwaco, WA
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What are you doing now: Retired from USCG in 1982. Retired on SS in 2005. Completed a UofF/County Master Gardener program several years ago. Lots of time in the yard/garden/acreage with plants, flowers, bushes, fruit and other trees. Have chickens/eggs.
Other Comments: Renovating a 1965 Mustang (early), 289/4V 225HP, Coupe. 2 year project. Almost done. UPDATE..finished and sold spring 2015. Looking for another one!!
1961-1963, RM, USCGC Cartigan (WSC-132)
1961-1963, RM, USCGC Cartigan (WSC-132)
1963-1963, RM, CG RADIO Station NMG - New Orleans
1964-1964, RM, Eighth Coast Guard District New Orleans, LA
1967-1968, RM, US Coast Guard Training Center (Staff) Governors Island NY
1968-1969, RM, USCGC Courageous (WMEC-622)
1969-1970, RM, CG RADIO Station NMR - San Juan
1971-1971, CG Squadron 3
1971-1971, USCGC Cook Inlet (WAVP-384/WHEC-384)
1972-1974, Eighth Coast Guard District New Orleans, LA
1974-1976, USCGC Dependable (WMEC-626)
1976-1979, Thirteenth Coast Guard District Seattle, WA
1979-1982, CG Station Cape Disappointment Ilwaco, WA
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Coast Guard.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving.
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with.
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Coast Guard?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
