Originally Posted by CGfalconHerc

Yes, the Coast Guard is the smallest branch of the Armed Services. Besides SAR, chasing druggies and saving lost penguins, we serve under the Navy during times of war. CG pilots go through Navy Flight Training alongside Navy/Marine SNA's and are winged as Naval/CG Aviators. Many have given their lives in the service of their country..2 were friends of mine who were killed in helo mishaps.

I think the "guard" the previous poster was referring to was the "National Guard"..but I don't think any of them would consider themselves as "fun boys" while getting shot at over in the sandbox.

Don't want to join this fight, just wanted to answer your "serious" question.

FWIW, had to JS coming back from a funeral on a SW CRJ7..the crew was very gracious to let me sit up with them so my family could make it home and I was impressed with their professionalism and standardization with our cockpit procedures at DL. Thanks again for the ride, guys, if you're reading this!