I grew up in Norwich, CT and it’s only about 10 minutes from the U.S. Coast guard Academy. I really feel that the USCG is an under rated branch to serve in. It’s obviously a different way to serve but still it’s very respectable. Of all the branches they certainly have the least going on with challenge coins but I think this is even starting to increase. I never joined the Coast guard and I know of only two people throughout my life that has served. It’s simply amazing how little people talk or know about the branch.

I think a big goal of this blog is to help promote the existence of the USCG through the eyes of challenge coins and other collectible items. This kind of eye opening really starts at the heart of it all which I believe is the Coast Guard Academy. Officers should take pride and spread the word however they can and often it’s through making collectibles and handing them out. Now the question is, how do we help them spread this?

Posted: January 14th, 2008 under Coast Guard Stuff.
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