The Coast Guard

by Walter Cronkite and Tom Beard

Book Overview

The definitive, official illustrated book on the U.S. Coast Guard, published in a fully updated and revised edition. Since September 11, the Coast Guard's motto--Semper Paratus, "Always Ready"--has taken on new meaning. From protecting our coastlines to drug interdiction, combat missions, and guarding against terrorism as part of the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Coast Guard maintains a constant vigil in the safeguarding of Americans...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789320789
• ISBN13: 9780789320780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 5.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 9.5" x 13.3"