en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/269772 Comments by MrJacksonThomas http://cgblog.org/2009/06/03/cg-could-use-a-powerpoint-makeover-would-you-agree/#IDComment23612437 Right, but it makes people sleep, and get sick, and die. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 02:32:49 +0000 http://cgblog.org/2009/06/03/cg-could-use-a-powerpoint-makeover-would-you-agree/#IDComment23612437 http://cgblog.org/?page_id=3315#IDComment23612414 They knew enough for me to be comfortable. Prior to 9/11/01 or Katrina, I think most of the answers would have centered around "life guards" and "Baywatch". Mon, 8 Jun 2009 02:32:00 +0000 http://cgblog.org/?page_id=3315#IDComment23612414 http://cgblog.org/2009/06/03/cg-could-use-a-powerpoint-makeover-would-you-agree/#IDComment23612108 Perhaps Mr. Pulsifer doesn't realize.....no one likes slides, whether they be effective of ineffectice. Keep the projector at home... Mon, 8 Jun 2009 02:24:22 +0000 http://cgblog.org/2009/06/03/cg-could-use-a-powerpoint-makeover-would-you-agree/#IDComment23612108 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/guess-what-ought-to-be-on-bookshelves.html#IDComment21846483 I am almost done with this book and I have to say Ryan, I am seriously impressed. Mr. Helvarg traveled the Coast Guard, collecting many stories, appropriately applying them to themes, and all of it is fairly detailed. I have plenty of Coast Guard books, but this one has me turning the pages. There is one, somewhat distracting point Helvarg makes, as he points out "climate change" mutiple times. Is it terrible? No, but I picked up on it. Helvarg is an environmentalist, so I can't completely fault him. He is critical in some parts of the book, with regards to Deepwater, the clean up in San Fran, Webster Smith, etc, which i think generally adds to the credibility of the book. We're not completely perfect. Helvarg doesn't try to to paint that picture. For those serving in the Coast Guard, many of the names in this book will be familiar to you. I find myself saying "Wait isn't that....." or "Hey, I worked with him...." This book has been a joy to read, does the Coast Guard a service and I believe is a "must read" even for people who know everything. If you like a good sea story, there are plenty in this book. Tue, 19 May 2009 21:32:33 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/guess-what-ought-to-be-on-bookshelves.html#IDComment21846483 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/found-coast-guard-yeoman-coin.html#IDComment21106954 Each rating has a coin (with a few exceptions), that can be purchased at your local CGEX. Sat, 9 May 2009 02:37:49 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/found-coast-guard-yeoman-coin.html#IDComment21106954 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/coast-guard-mandated-self-validation-is.html#IDComment20319714 Oh.....now I wonder if what I did was this at all. I thought I was just updating my directaccess info, confirming my name rank duty station etc.....apparently I haven't done this (or did I?) Now I'm going to have to ask someone at work! AHHHHHH! Stay away YNs! Fri, 1 May 2009 03:08:47 +0000 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/coast-guard-mandated-self-validation-is.html#IDComment20319714 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/swine-flus-effect-on-coast-guard.html#IDComment20319637 Ha, that is good....didn't they also drop a bomb in that movie on the town? I have to say, I really liked that movie. Ryan, I listened to Hotzone on tape in the car.....I did not want to get out of the car after I listened to it....."IS IT AIRBORNE!!!?!?!?!" Fri, 1 May 2009 03:06:34 +0000 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/swine-flus-effect-on-coast-guard.html#IDComment20319637 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/where-in-world-is-adm-allen.html#IDComment20319556 I would say that his trek probably has created more good will, and served more of a purpose that the Air Force One fabu.......hey, no one evacuated buildings when his plane flew. Fri, 1 May 2009 03:04:37 +0000 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/where-in-world-is-adm-allen.html#IDComment20319556 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/swine-flus-effect-on-coast-guard.html#IDComment20134502 This "stuff" has been looked at well before the "outbreak" of swine flu (oh! I mean H1N1). If there is an outbreak of ebola any time soon, I cannot promise I will be in at work. I will be at home praying it doesn't go airborne. On a side note, read the book "Hotzone". Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:06:02 +0000 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/swine-flus-effect-on-coast-guard.html#IDComment20134502 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19611954 Oh ok. I always considered them "computer geeks", but I guess that isn't an independent major. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:28:51 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19611954 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19611864 Getting a "2 Year Student" is a terrible idea, but it's too late at night for me to explain why. I would LOVE to see the numbers on "Academy v. Other" for CG Commandants. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:27:22 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19611864 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19611790 Ha, you're right. Unless you're on CNN.com, where they put the opinion pieces under the "Breaking News" column. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:24:57 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19611790 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19603379 I can only think of 4 engineering majors. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Nav Arch. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:31:08 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19603379 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19600508 Multiple commissioning sources are great. One difference between the Army's commissioning sources and the Coast Guard's, no ROTC. So, even after looking at the article, that would be a glaring difference. I have no doubt that officers 2 or 3 years out MAY believe the diploma means nothing, however, how many times have they tried, they would still have 2-3 more years of service before putting that diploma to the test. The private sector eats up academy graduates, whether they be from USCGA, USMMA, USMA, USNA or USAFA....jobs are there for them. This is a typical Washington Post article. Instead of questioning OUT OF CONTROL spending by the federal government, universal healthcare, "tax credits" to people not paying taxes, and the rise of the welfare state. No, the Washington Post questions the need for service academies that have been around since the early days of this country. This, while SOME propose a "Civil Service Academy". The article is uninformed and laughable at best. Back to "Liberty and Tyranny" for me. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:08:48 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-academy-keep-it-or-dump-it.html#IDComment19600508 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/coast-guards-short-new-medial-time-line.html#IDComment19517246 Ryan, I like this thread. I think it goes to show the government is willing to engage the public, especially a reasonable, patient public. While some blogs are on the fringe and make it their mission to trash aspects of the Coast Guard, I think CGBlog has come a long way and has become a website that every day Coasties can interact and discuss various topics. And look, even admirals are participating. How often do you see senior executives on other agency's blogs engaging the public in a constructive way? I think we've got it good folks. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:19:47 +0000 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/coast-guards-short-new-medial-time-line.html#IDComment19517246 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/uscg-guardians-make-it-through-navy.html#IDComment19505533 It would have been nice to tie a string to them, and pull them back when we want them. I just hope we don't have people joining the Coast Guard from now on in hopes that they can become a Navy SEAL. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:13:13 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/uscg-guardians-make-it-through-navy.html#IDComment19505533 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/open-discussion-for-week-of-april-19.html#IDComment19405311 Isn't this was our Homeland Security Sec. was talking about? I don't disagree. I do appreciate however having access to that for......contracts when I need proof of my state of residence. I also like it during tax season, although I decided not to do it this year after I figured out, if you work of the government, there's no need to pay taxes. Now I get to enjoy the fruits of my labor (ok, I did pay my taxes, and when I see how much....I get sick to my stomach). Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:24:04 +0000 http://www.cgblog.org/2009/04/open-discussion-for-week-of-april-19.html#IDComment19405311 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/uscg-guardians-make-it-through-navy.html#IDComment19404884 Had the same question myself Brad. If they were forced to come back to the U.S. Coast Guard AFTER their time with the SEALs, then I could see a very REAL benefit for the Coast Guard. I could also see some very board SEALs. Without that....what do we, the Coast Guard, get out of them STAYING with the SEALs? I brought this up to a few SEALs I know working OCONUS....and they didn't have an answer either. Either way, I'm proud of them, and hope for their continued success. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:20:06 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/uscg-guardians-make-it-through-navy.html#IDComment19404884 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/uscg-guardians-make-it-through-navy.html#IDComment19283345 This makes me very happy to hear. As I'm sure many many other are, very proud of our shipmates! Outstanding job guys. Keep it up. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:38:30 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/uscg-guardians-make-it-through-navy.html#IDComment19283345 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-image-eagle-in-beaufort.html#IDComment18843230 Wow, that is a nice picture! Which one is EAGLE? Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:37:21 +0000 http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/coast-guard-image-eagle-in-beaufort.html#IDComment18843230