14 Jun 20 Garand Picture of the Day

[Bob Seijas]

Did you know that the Coast Guard had the highest casualty rate of all the services in WWII? They drove the landing craft, usually made multiple trips under fire. I had a hunting buddy who had three sunk out from under him in the island campaign. One Coastie was awarded the MOH for saving trapped Marines on Guadalcanal. They don't just rescue weekend boaters, they are part of the armed defense of the country.