Coast Guard

The Coast Guard

Submitted by Joyce Faulkner on January 1, 2012 - 02:01

Title: The Coast Guard
Author: Tom Beard
Genre: Military, Coast Guard
Reviewer: Don Farinacci

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0789320789

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. Written by an outstanding team of historians and distinguished officers, including the current Commandant USCG Admiral Thad Allen, The Coast Guard has more than 350 pages that tell the story from its origins as both the Revenue Cutter Service and U.S. Lifesaving Service to lighthouses, ice breakers, and the heroes of Hurricane Katrina. Essays on history, search and rescue, and aviation all have one common focus: the incredibly trained and highly motivated people that make up the Coast Guard.

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Beard, Tom
Tags: 
Coast Guard
Military

Just thinking as I watch "Band of Brothers"

Submitted by Mike Mullins on December 27, 2011 - 00:28

This no doubt will seem too dramatic, but this series evokes that in me. Quiet and pensiveness evokes that in me. A few years ago I made the mistake of leaving some of my writing on my desk at work. Some of my friends found it and asked me why I kept it to myself. I elected to write a small book. Doing so led me to Maria Edwards and she pushed me toward MWSA. The journey evolved to place where I find myself today. My thoughts are not about what I have written nor how I have grown. They are about the gifts I have received along the way.

MWSA has new relationship with Veterans Family Network

Submitted by Joyce Faulkner on December 9, 2011 - 02:01

MWSA members can now join Veterans Family Network (VFN) at a 10% discount. This organization is working to partner with health, travel, and other industries to get further discounts for their members. They also have affiliates like Walmart and Office Depot who will donate a percentage of your online purchases to benefit active duty military families.

So Others May Live Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Saving Lives Defying Death

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on December 4, 2011 - 13:51

Title: So Others May Live Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Saving Lives Defying Death
Author: Martha LaGuardia-Kotite
Genre: Military, Coast Guard
Reviewer: Buddy Cox

A journey of the heart, enter and share the feelings, desires and emotions we all experience in this the cauldron of the adventure we call life. Blended into who and what we become, who we wish to become. This is emotional poetry, sharing life and the deep feelings of the heart and soul. Each poem tells a story that I hope tugs at your heart or the corners of your mouth, and brings a tear to your eye or a smile to your heart.

I write from my heart, of things I feel, see, hear and experience. I want the reader to be able to both understand and identify with what I write. If just one person is touched by my writing, then I have succeeded.

So cry, smile, or simply view things with a new perspective. Open your heart and let the emotion of the words reach into the depths of your heart. For to be touched so by words is a blessing.

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Laguardia-Kotite, Martha
Tags: 
Coast Guard
Military
Poetry

By-Laws and Guidelines/Definitions (2012)

Submitted by Joyce Faulkner on November 29, 2011 - 15:54

ARTICLE I    Name

 This organization is known as the Military Writers Society of America, and is sometimes referred to herein and elsewhere as MWSA

ARTICLE II    Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall consist of nine members (President is the Chairman, Past-President serves one term as Board Member, the Founder as a Permanent Board Member and six elected members).

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