The Coast Guard Hardcover – September 28, 2010

I bought this for my Dad's birthday. He was in the Coast Guard in the early '60s. I don't think I have ever heard him sound so pleased with one of my gifts. He called to say how unusual a gift it was and how impressive the cover was. It is full of great pictures and information. That really pleased me because when buying online you can't see those things. I think he was a little disappointed that it was light on some of the interesting things that happened during his time in the Coast Guard, but he seemed sufficiently impressed and I would recommend this to any Coast Guard alum.

This beautiful book has the history of the US Coast Guard and is a great gift for anyone in boating or who is in the US Coast Guard or US Coast Guard Reserve or Aux. I can not put it down, between the great photos and reading, I will enjoy this book for years to come. !

If you have served, retired from, currently serving, reservist, or an auxilarist in the United States Coast Guard, you would appreciate this book. Further, it would be a nice addition to any maritime/nautical collection. With a foreward written by Walter Cronkite, a self-described CG fan, it starts with his wonderful tribute to this (often forgotten) armed service. If you are looking for a comprehensive book that covers all ratings, this is not it, as this focuses on the operational mission of the Coast Guard and history. The pictures are abundant, and it is nicely written. It is a definite must-have and it would make a great retirement or promotion gift.

My dad loves this book, he thinks I paid a ton beacause it’s so beautiful! Lots of pictures and complete history of the Coast Guard.

This was a purchase for my son who recently graduated CG OCS. When the book arrived, I was immediately captivated by the leather-like soft cover and raised Coast Guard emblem in the center. It is a large book suitable for coffee table display. The information inside chronically the CG from infancy through the War on Terror. It is certainly a "must have" for Coasties, their families or anyone who supports the CG. The CG is our smallest military service branch charged with a very big job- Homeland Security. The information in this book will help anyone come to a better appreciation for the CG motto "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready).

Well put together! Very nice. I'll add it to my Coast Guard library for sure. Definitely put this one on the shelf right next to The Coast Guard Oracle by James David.

This is a large coffee table type book filled with tons of photos and information on the U.S. Coast Guard through the years. Many shots of them in action as well as much of the boats, ships, and aircraft they have used.

I bought this for my niece who is now a proud graduate of Cape May and about to embark on her Coast Guard career. She really enjoyed it. I leafed through it and it looked like a great book. Very well laid out and written from what I saw.