Is the Coast Guard more respectful?

Aug 01, 2008 0 Comments by nathan

Lloyds List brings us an article describing how things have changed since the Commandant of the Coast Guard ordered his employees to treat merchant mariners with more respect earlier this year. Overall, it appears things have changed for the better since Admiral Allen issued the directive. How have you been treated? Do you agree? Share your opinion here.

Read the original Commandt’s Message to Sector Commanders here.

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Nathan Menefee is an active duty Lieutenant serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in the San Francisco Bay area. He also holds an Unlimited Third Mate's License, and possesses a QMED and Tankerman PIC endorsement. He is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

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