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Q. In May 1964 the Baltimore Light was fully automated and became the first lighthouse in the world to be powered by what?
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Q. Although she started life as the Revenue Cutter Miami, her service would come to an end as a Coast Guard Cutter just six years later when she was lost in action, sunk by a single torpedo from a German U-Boat. What was her name?
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Q. On June 29, 1944, Coast Guard pilot, CDR Frank Erickson, made the first landing on the deck of this ship in Long Island Sound. It was the first helicopter carrier. What was the name of the ship?
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Q. What Coast Guard Cutter was nicknamed the "Great White Elephant"?
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Q. What Coast Guard cutter became known as the Coast Guard submarine when she sank in March of 1963 while in drydock at Bushey's Red Hook, Brooklyn?
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Q. The Coast Guard Cutter Aberdeen enjoyed a much different life before being transferred under the Coast Guard's control at the start of World War II. What was it?
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Q. He was the first Coast Guard person to command a U.S. Marine Corps unit. What was his name?
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Q. On April 17, 1943, two American servicemen became the first American servicemen to board an enemy warship underway at sea since the War of 1812. Who were they?
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Q. He was found guilty of seven charges in a court-martial and was also reportedly restrained for being insane after an alleged suicide attempt. During his court martial he said, 'When I am in charge of a vessel, I always command; nobody commands but me. I take all the responsibility, all the risks, all the hardships that my office would call upon me to take. I do not steer by any man’s compass but my own.' Who is he?
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Q. He missed his first class because he was busy being the first cadet to get seasick. After the first year, he also finished first in his class in terms of demerits. He was laso the second cadet to be reprimanded for "licentious conduct" (Orin D. Myrick was the first). Who was he?
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Q. The first Coast Guard medals were presented on March 18, 1958 to two individuals--one a Coast Guard reservist. Who were they and for what action were they honored?
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Q. On September 4, 1945, something happened on board the Coast Guard Cutter 83-434, which was unique in military history. What was it?
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Q. After this battle, the entire crew was presented specially-minted medals for their valor. The commanding officer received the war's only gold medal awarded by Congress. The ship's officers were presented silver medals and the rest of the crew received bronze medals. What was the war and what was the name of the Cutter?
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Q. At who's request was the Coast Guard Honor Guard created?
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Q. They were once called these ships "the most inhuman ever utilized by the Coast Guard." What were they?
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Q. A typical weather patrol lasted how long (not including transit time and in-port time)?
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Q. What was the last U. S. lightship station to be discontinued?
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Q. Who was the last civilian master of a lightship to serve in the Coast Guard?
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Q. In 1978, he became the first African-American to command the cadet brigade in the 101-year history of the Coast Guard Academy. Today he is a Rear Admiral. Who is he?
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Q. Bobby Wilks was a Coast Guard aviator who accumulated over 6,000 flight hours in 18 different types of aircraft. He was also the project officer for the Sikorsky HH-3 helicopter when they were first delivered in the 1960s. What were the two milestones that Bobby C. Wilks achieved during his career?
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