USCG Follow Friday #2: Coast Guard Compass

Shipmates,
There is a tradition on Twitter to recommend favorite fellow Twitter users each Friday. I plan to use Friday's to highlight another great official Coast Guard blog or website. Last week we introduced The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) and today...

The Coast Guard Compass

WELCOME TO THE COAST GUARD COMPASS

The Coast Guard Compass is the official report of the U.S. Coast Guard on its people and missions. The United States Coast Guard is a military, multimission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation’s five armed services.

The Coast Guard provides unique benefits to the nation because of its distinctive blend of military, humanitarian, and civilian law-enforcement capabilities. Its core roles are Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, Maritime Mobility, National Defense and the Protection of Natural Resources.

As the Coast Guard's official service blog the Compass is a "must read" on your blog list. One great feature is the Guardian of the Week. This week BM2 Foster is recognized for his heroism during the "Miracle on the Hudson". It is an inspiring story, the BM2 certainly exhibits the core values and the Guardian Ethos.

If that is not enough reason, our own Earl Markham was the fourth ever Guardian of the Week last June.

Add the Compass to your reading list!

Next week, iCommandant!