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CG Rescue Swimmer Hoisted On Sling

CG Rescue Swimmers – No Not Those Rescue Swimmers

By On December 31, 2010

When you think of a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, the first thought that comes to mind is of a Coastie jumping out of a helicopter to pull someone to safety. [...]

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

By On June 16, 2010

Drowning is not the violent, splashing, call for help that most people expect. In this article, Mario explains what drowning really looks like and how to recognize it when its happening.

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USCG Rescue Swimmer School

By On June 17, 2008

The brave men and women of the USCG who have earned the title of Rescue Swimmer are true heroes. When your life is on the line in dangerous seas these [...]

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Veterans Day Comment

By On November 11, 2007

I just wanted to share this comment from our reader Martin Tregoning MNI: As a former UK SAR Mission Controller who also attended Governors Island, I can appreciate much of [...]

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