The United States Coast Guard
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The United States Coast Guard by Thomas P Ostrom
The United States Coast Guard traces its origins to 1790, but was not officially named until 1915. At last there is one definitive volume describing its history from inception to the present. The author, Thomas P. Ostrom, served in the USCGR from 1961-69, and had basic and advanced training at the USCG Base, Alameda, California. He served subsequently in the Port Security Reserve Unit in Duluth, Minnesota, and participated in monthly and active duty assignments each summer, earning petty officer rank.
Ostrom, Thomas P.: - A member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve from 1961 to 1969, Thomas P. Ostrom taught anthropology, geography, and history at Rochester Community College in Minnesota before retiring. He is a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial and the Naval Historical Foundation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781932762655 |
| ISBN 10 | 1932762655 |
| Title | The United States Coast Guard |
| Author | Thomas P Ostrom |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Elderberry Press |
| Year published | 2006-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 284 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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