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Tag Archives: US Coast Guard
USCG Adm. Zukunft: The Man, His Mission
Admiral Zukunft looked back on his first year as the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in an interview he gave with MarineLink.com. The interview was wide ranging and covered the challenges the U.S. Coast Guard faces over the next … Continue reading
Boating Safety Tips, Tricks & Thoughts from Captnmike 