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1
Q

What vessel made a narcotic seizure?

A

USS Wilcott

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2
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When did the CG transfer to the Department of Homeland Security?

A

Feb 25, 2003

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3
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In which war did the Cutter Jefferson capture the first prize?

A

War of 1812

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4
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In which war did the Harriet Lane fire the first shot?

A

Civil War

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5
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During which war did we capture 18 prizes unaided and assisted in 2 others?

A

Quasi War

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6
Q

When was the first time the CG transferred to the Navy?

A

WWI - April 2, 1917

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7
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Which war where steam boats used?

A

Mexican-American War

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8
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During which war did we play a marginal role; mainly one of support.

A

Korean War

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9
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In what year did Congress create the Timber Reserve?

A

1822

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10
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What is the only manned lighthouse in the CG?

A

Boston Light

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11
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Who was credited with saving more than 600 lives, he earned 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals?

A

Joshua James

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12
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In what year did twin sisters Genevieve and Lucille Baker become the first uniform females in the CG?

A

1918

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13
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In 1945, who were the first 5 African american females to serve in the SPARs?

A

Olivia Hooker, Winifred Bryd, Julia Mosley, Yvonne Cumberbatch, Aileen Cooke.
(Hooker Cooked a Cumberbatch of Byrd for Mosley)

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14
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Who was the first Master Chief in the CG?

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1958- YNCM Kerwin

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15
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Who was the first SPAR female Master Chief?

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1962- YNCM Pearl Faurie

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16
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Who was the first Master Chief OF the CG?

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1969 - BMCM Calhoun

17
Q

In what year where women assigned to isolated units?

A

1978

18
Q

Who retired after 44 years of service, a span of 3 wars?

A

Jan 1987 - BMCM Horsley

19
Q

In what year did Operation Desert Shield begin?

A

1990

20
Q

Who was the first Hispanic women to advance to E-7?

A

1992 - Sonia Colon

21
Q

When did the Life Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service merge to create today’s CG?

A

Jan 28, 1915

22
Q

Who served at Elizabeth Light and who won both the Medal of Honor and Gold Life Saving Medal?

A

Marcus Hanna

23
Q

Who is a 2 time winner of the Gold life Saving Medal?

A

Fredrick Hatch

24
Q

Who served over 39 years at Like Rock Lighthouse, saving 18 lives?

A

Ida Lewis

25
Q

Who served 38 years at the Mantinicus Rock and While Head Light stations in Maine while simultaneously taking care of her family?

A

Abbie Burgess

26
Q

Who received the Gold Life Saving Medal for single handedly rescued 10 people from the grounded ship, Priscilla on August 18, 1899?

A

Rasmus Midgett

27
Q

Who cared for 200 people left homeless after a storm in 1903?

A

Margaret Norvell

28
Q

Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing 500 Marines in Guadalcanal?

A

Douglas Monroe

29
Q

When was the CG formally created?

A

1915

30
Q

Who are the only recipients of the Silver Star Medal?

A

Benjamin F. Harrison, Willis Goff, Larry Villareal.

31
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Who was awarded the CG Distinguished Service Medal and when?

A

William Boyce, Sept 17,1918

32
Q

The sinking of the Titanic was the driving force for establishing the?

A

International Ice Patrol

33
Q

around 1848, the OIC’s on the New Jersey and Long Island coasts were called?

A

WreckMasters

34
Q

The Bronze Star was awarded to BMC Richard Patterson, a crew member of the _____, for his heroic actions?

A

CGC Point Welcome

35
Q

The 55th U.S. Congress on ____ established the Coast Guards Chief Petty Officer grade?

A

May 18th 1920

36
Q

What act created an EEZ and extended our nations border out 200NM?

A

1976- Magnuson - stevens fishery conservation & management act

37
Q

When did the CG adopt battle streamers?

A

1968

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