Welcome "flacoastie". I see you're from Ocala. My best buddy, who is also a retired Coastie (service #354119), lives in Citra. He served on the Burton Island and the Chattaqua and was staioned in Hawaii for a couple of years. He also was stationed on the west coast. His name is Tom Smith and now runs "Tom Smith's Portable Welding". He was a merchant seamen for many years and a member of the Coast Guard Reserve out of St. Pete. He just retired this year. I'm curious to see if your paths ever crossed.

Once again, welcome aboard!

Bob