US Navy Thanks Merchant Mariners On YouTube
Just days after Veterans day the US Navy released this video via YouTube and all its social media channels thanking US Merchant Mariners for their service to the nation. RELATED...
Yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard announced the release of its top 10 video compilation for 2008 that highlights the service’s operations during a year marked by record cocaine seizures and dramatic search and rescue cases. The video is posted on USCGimagery, the official Youtube channel of the United States Coast Guard. Ok enough explanation, envelope please. And the winners are….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oev-yQ7NOtU
Here is the detailed list of rescues featured:
Adm. Thad W. Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (blog link), had the following remarks about the video: “Through their relentless vigilance they have kept our nation safe and secured our national, economic and environmental interests — both at home and abroad — just as their predecessors have done for the last 218 years. These videos are just a few of the shining examples that showcase our shipmates standing the watch. It is this selfless dedication and devotion to duty that motivates me to ensure our men and women have the best resources and support available to meet the complex and dynamic hazards and threats of the 21st century.”
This has been an extraordinarily busy year for those in the marine causality business. A large Bravo Zulu goes out to all involved in saving lives at sea this year.
And in case you missed the top 10 of 2007, here it is…
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