
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...

Compiled by a group of historians and officers, this history of the often overlooked branch of the military discusses the full range of Coast Guard history, from the nation's first lighthouses to its role in the current wars on drugs and terrorism.
