Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Combat Cutter Pickering—lost 220 years ago, now an OPC namesake

Historians believe this to be a rendering of the cutter Pickering. If so, it is the earliest known rendering of a U.S. revenue cutter. Illustration courtesy of Coast Guard Historian’s Office." data-image-description="Historians believe this to be a rendering of the cutter Pickering. If so, it is the earliest known rendering of a U.S. revenue

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Vigilant – distinguished name, OPC namesake

Written by William H. Thiesen, Ph.D.Coast Guard Atlantic Area Historian

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Warren Deyampert – African-American rescue swimmer of World War II

The Long Blue Line: Warren Deyampert—African-American rescue swimmer of World War II  William H. Thiesen, HistorianCoast Guard Atlantic Area. . . his courageous disregard for his own personal safety in a situation of grave peril was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.                   Navy & Marine Corps

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Gun captain and African-American war hero Louis Etheridge

. . . . Etheridge coolly directed the rapid and accurate firing of his gun, remaining steadfast at his post and scoring direct hits throughout a vigorous engagement in which the captain [sic] of the U-boat was killed and other officers prevented from assuming tactical control.Bronze Star Medal citation, Chief Steward Louis Etheridge, 1952Faded

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Gun captain and African-American war hero Louis Etheridge

. . . . Etheridge coolly directed the rapid and accurate firing of his gun, remaining steadfast at his post and scoring direct hits throughout a vigorous engagement in which the captain [sic] of the U-boat was killed and other officers prevented from assuming tactical control.Bronze Star Medal citation, Chief Steward Louis Etheridge, 1952Faded

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Lt. Cmdr. Frank Erickson – Coast Guard pioneer of helicopter flight

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Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard “River Cutter” pioneered desegregation 100 years ago

A rare image of Yocona’s crew in 1925 shows the black enlisted men, and white officers and non-commissioned officers posed on board the cutter. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard." data-image-description="A rare image of Yocona’s crew in 1925 shows the black enlisted men, and white officers and non-commissioned officers posed on board the cutter.

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Coxswain James C. Osborn – flawed hero during World War I

Painting of the SS Wellington with Seneca in the background. This response effort is the most honored combat-related rescue in service history. (Coast Guard Collection)" data-image-description="Painting of the SS Wellington with Seneca in the background. This response effort is the most honored combat-related rescue in service history. (Coast Guard

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Diligence – historic cutter, OPC namesake

Picture of the medium endurance cutter Diligence VI landing an HH-52 helicopter in the late-20th century. (U.S. Coast Guard)" data-image-description="Picture of the medium endurance cutter Diligence VI landing an HH-52 helicopter in the late-20th century. (U.S. Coast Guard)"

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Hanna – the service’s forgotten Medal of Honor hero

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