VIDEO: Why I Joined the Coast Guard

This year marks the 48th anniversary of Vince Patton's enlistment in the U.S. Coast Guard. It was a historical achievement that got his attention and enthusiastic willingness to join the Coast Guard. "Over the years since that day I walked into the recruiting office, I have become a big Coast Guard history fan, deep-diving into reading and researching more about our great Service over the course of its 230 years of existence."

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Rear Admiral Melissa Bert First Female Coast Guard Judge Advocate General

The U.S. Coast Guard named Rear Admiral Melissa Bert as its first female Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel, its top legal position.

She previously was Director of Governmental and Public Affairs for the Coast Guard, responsible for dialogues with Congress, the media and other inter-governmental entities.

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