Semper, Semper

8/2015

Today, one of my long wished for dreams came true. 

No, not that one.

Not that other one either.

Nope, today Xander and I took a tour of US Coast Guard Station Seattle. This is where a young fresh faced Seaman Hardy served from '89-91. Not sure on the math here but in the...uh..decade since I wore the wore the uniform, some things have changed. The boats are bigger, more high tech. 

"Good God! They forgot the helm on this boat!

Uh, Mr. Hardy, we use joysticks now.

I knew that!" 

And there is a whole lot more security now also. Sign of the times.

But what hasn't changed is more important: the mission.  They still save lives, protect property, monitor the environment, guard the borders, etc,.

And occasionally give tours to (appreciative) old farts waxing nostalgic about how things were back in the day.

I was delighted to note that one of their "olde timey" photos on the wall featured two Coasties I served with. 

Okay, delighted and disturbed.

If you want see Uniformed America at its best, it can be found at Pier 36 in Seattle. Give them a call. I get the feeling they love giving tours. I know I loved being there. 

Brian 

Semper Paratus