Discovery Channel Special on Coast Guard Cape D 1994

[@yoyo50515]

Back when discovery channel was DISCOVERY CHANNEL thank you good sir

[@lando9flo]

I was stationed at a small boat station in Oregon. I was part of the color guard. We did events and parades with the American flag. I just remember being a part of the ceremony we were honoring a high king decorated marine veteran. This young man came up to him and stated “I just enlisted in the Marines, I wanna be just like you“. That marine looked at him and said “no young man, I’ve spent my whole career taking lives, do you see those Coast Guard boys over there, they save lives every day. if I had to do all over again, that’s what I would’ve done” that young man was so disappointed but it made sense to me. Anyone can take a life, not everyone can save one.

[@guyg8503]

The "Bad Calls." I distinctly remember things like Q River, Niagara, and so many more where our brothers gave the final measure. To answer, we dedicated ourselves even more; suited up and responded faster! Semper Paratus brothers and sisters!

[@laughtoohard9655]

GREAT VIDEO! Cape "D" memories! My father and myself headed out from Ilwaco early in the morning in the late 70's. Foggy day, so we hugged the North Jetty. Half way across we encountered 30 foot rollers. NO breakers. We came across a Coast Guard 47' and they just kept giving us thumbs up. They were at idle, and so were we. We crossed the bar that day, no boats in sight, and the fishing was amazing. Thank you USCG! You're the greatest unsung hero's ever! Roll the boat, fail the course.

[@SevenFootPelican]

Remember when the Discovery Channel actually held true to it's name? Compared to what it's become today

[@jedidiahpablo4311]

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[@santanamordechai8932]

@Jedidiah Pablo instablaster :)

[@MrAmartin8]

Ya it's the drama channel !!!!

[@randymckay7961]

This brought back a lot of memories, I was stationed at Coos Bay in 75' the surf there was just about as bad. I sure loved those days.

[@juliahoward937]

Used to be stationed at Coos Bay 86-89, crewman on the Intrepid.

[@njblanchard2618]

I was stationed there in 1969-70 the triumph was there and so were the 44's and an old 40 boat survival gear was alot different than today so was the station alot smaller

[@catherinebrady2640]

Thank you for your dedication and the bravery of you and your families.

[@kbreynolds4188]

The forty four would bring you almost 100% of the time,I miss her a lot.

[@floki-man]

Too cool, I served right there in the USCG in 2003, on a bigger ship. Looked more modern when I was there 🤪

[@ABQRT]

Had a patient once (always asked Navy or Coast Gurad when I saw the Tattoos) that had spent 4 years Navy in WW 2 Subs was more than once depth charged, the whole nine yards, then 18 years Coast Guard, in electronics, but his first 3 years were in the old open cockpit 36ft Motor Life Boats. According to him "the best damn boat the Coast Guard ever had". You had to be tough to go out in those 36 footers!

[@densealloy]

I grew up a Coastie brat. My father is a retired BMC and graduate of that coxswain school. I spent a lot of time being cold and wet in the Corps and even saved a few lives as a LEO. My dad is one of my hero's and is the epitome of a quiet professional. I can't say enough good things about the Guard. Their SAR mission alone makes them a unique bunch and then if you throw in everything else they do, I think the Guard is a stand out example of selflessness and dedication that doesn't get enough recognition. Semper Fi, Smokies of the Sea.

[@G0dspelronin]

Thank you for both yours and your fathers service sir

[@Brucev7]

Semper Paratus

[@eddylabarr6913]

I worked on housing for this base in 1992. It was cold and while building the 2X4 stem walls beneath the houses the studs were floating in puddles as I nailed them; kinda cool.. Freezing rain and penetrating humid cold... Tough job on a boat! Good job boys!

[@troyottosen8722]

Try Alaska! You haven’t crap in Oregon compared to Alaska! Simple!😉

[@cawiltu]

I do like how low key this older video is. No drama just the truth.

[@barbsanderson9991]

Thank you for all you do 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@NickPDX22]

My dad was at cape D in the 60s. USCGC Yocona

[@fredbavington1075]

These guys are some true heros

[@joelgalvan8358]

Many memories returned. .pt. comfort, Texas. Semper paratus. Good luck.

[@hankschrader149]

Terry is one of the coolest cooks I've ever known in the USCG

[@robertricker2727]

I was there in 1988 as a crewman before A school.

[@yamilthehacker5077]

mk2 30 years of service together as a coast guard reservist and active duty went to cape d for training with the new 47 footer its pretty amazing to train on an area where the surf averages 15 feet all year round

[@elskid206]

He said the motto was "Semper Paratus". We had another one: "Ya gotta go OUT; you don't GOTTA make it back."

[@josephpoor4136]

As a COASTIE vet, it's " the book says, you got to go out, nowhere in the book does it say you gotta come back" , the BOOK, " Blue Jacket Manuel ".

[@timkastel5765]

As a navy vet we used to say, "get the fuck out of our way"

[@brucemerritt7215]

I was on the Campbell WHEC 32 back in the sixties and after having seen a film on the new 378 made me sorry I'm too old to join the new guard.

[@christopherjensen794]

...and the new rules are, "You don't have to go out, but ya gotta come back!", and, "Thou shalt abide by the rules of risk management!" We aren't losing as many as we used to! Hey, you can always join the Auxiliary!

[@straytarnish9443]

Why are mottos always in some ancient language nobody speaks anymore cuz all the people who invented it or dead why not have a motto is our own language that still alive like mean people suck

[@danielwaldo1894]

Wow. Seven years before 911. Was a different Force back then.

[@Vincent-qh7zz]

Love my brothers and sisters. Semper Paratus.

[@allamericanveteranaav5234]

we have to go out,,,we don't have to come back !!! 1980-1986 active duty including CGC TANEY 81-83, FOLLOWED BY SK-A SCHOOL AND 9TH DISTRICT SUPPLY AND SUPPORT

[@Desertrat214]

Semper Paratus Bros! RM2 USCGC Wachusett, Commcen Seattle Wa 1970-74

[@G0dspelronin]

Thank you for your service sir

[@matimati2527]

@@G0dspelronin 7uhhn. Xzzc

[@tomdoucette1913]

My God, though people look so young.

[@whifu3219]

You can join the Coast Guard at 17 (Although you would need Parental permission.) Otherwise I believe the age limit is 18-32.

[@airplanebuilderman]

I did 8 in the US Coast Guard. Ran a lot of sars

[@KaptainKracker123]

the narrator sounds like Brüno

[@Slobberdog66]

They used to say You have to go out you don’t have to come back.

[@trance02861]

I joined in 77,, still that way,, but later,, i attended a Cockpit management school that sought to dispel that attitude,,

[@trance02861]

they focused on Bat 21,, the rescue of a Vietnam pilot that led to 11 men dead and 5 aircraft shot down in the attempt,, they tried to reason with us and have us consider the weather,, etc to determine if a rescue could be accomplished,,, rest assured,, we did not listen,, haha,, if your loved one needs help,, we are going in,,,,,,

[@freefall0483]

Here in Australia, we do maratime SAR for free. We are all volunteers. Same with the RNLI. Love to have the resources of the USCG.

[@RupertAH]

Daniel Beard same here with me in the NZ Coastguard (and yes we spell it as one word not two).

[@MrNpkellogg]

Nice looking 44 footer...replaced by 47 footers.

[@tubesterforme]

I was part of the crew (1992-1996) during this filming. Our crew was the first after the prototype team to test and evaluate the new 47 footer. I came back to Cape Disappointment to Command the Motor Lifeboat School from 2008-2011. Both tours as Cape D were some of my favorite times and the best crews in my 32 year career.

[@japnjim9684]

Very Cool

[@madmick6275]

When hurricanes ground the United States Navy, we go out. And when the holy Lord himself reaches down from heaven and destroys his good work with winds that rip houses off the ground, We. Go. Out.

[@truechurchofgodandsaintsfo6659]

its sounds like bbc more than discovery its nap time

[@leananshae]

I thought the CG motto was, "So That Others May Live"

[@densealloy]

Leananshae that's the Airforce PJ motto

[@tylerhuston9259]

Nope SEMPER P

[@pnwesterner6220]

@@densealloy PJ motto is “that others may live,” Coasties is “so others may live.”

[@densealloy]

@@pnwesterner6220 as stated above the motto of the CG is Semper Paratus "always ready" PJ motto in its entirety is "These Things We Do, That Others May Live" I that the OP was paraphrasing. Have a nice day.

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[@mmcarts2818]

Here in Australia, we do maratime SAR for free. We are all volunteers. Same with the RNLI. Love to have the resources of the USCG.