U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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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Comment from Jim Law
Time: January 15, 2008, 8:04 am
I agree with your statement that not enough people are aware of the CG, its many missions and areas of expertise. I have been working with our HQ Exchange Manager to generate a CG Civilian coin, as well as a Public Health Service - USCG hopefully, in an attempt to have one for recognition of each of the members of TEAM CG (Active, Reserve, Auxiliary). Immediate recognition seems to be a problem in large commands and yet is not only the responsibility of the CO, but also of members along the chain. Challenge coins as these allow an economical way for people to recognize good performance.
I have been aware of challenge coins for several years, but saw the practice first hand at the 2003 BSA National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, where the commanding general ensured to recognize military members serving the Jamboree with individual presentation of these coins. I have since then continued this practice, although not as often as I should.
Originally from Gales Ferry, now serving at Headquarters. “Enter as many, leave as one.”
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