I'm sad today! Today is the anniversary of my discharge from the Guard. It's been 11 years. :(

Passed my crew check rides today!! Feels good to be part of a great team =)

Talking to middle school kids about the awesomeness that is the USCG!!

Love my job!! Miss my wife =)

Praying desperately for the missing helo crew in Alabama!

Getting underway on your day off is good for your pqs!!!

Getting underway more tomorrow!!!

Just saw my boys on an episode of Criminal Minds!!!! Love it!!!

Please go check in to VETERAN & VETERANS DAY!!! Especially on such a important day today!!! Feel free to check out my reviews on both sites! Post a thank you check-in!!! Kimmy, guru of VETERANS DAY &... more

Please go check in to VETERAN & VETERANS DAY!!! Especially on such a important day today!!! Feel free to check out my reviews on both sites! Post a thank you check-in!!! Kimmy, guru of VETERANS DAY & VETERAN

Thanks to all the Veterans who have served our country, some of you gave the ultimate sacrifice! I would also like to say thank you to your families, who while you were away from home, they could... more

Thanks to all the Veterans who have served our country, some of you gave the ultimate sacrifice! I would also like to say thank you to your families, who while you were away from home, they could have lost you ( some did), they had to struggle to do what you weren't there to help w/, as well as just didn't have you with them...You are HERO'S ALL OF YOU! You are why are country is so strong & proud...JUST LIKE YOU, OUR USA VETERAN!!! You are such a treasure to our country, & should never be treated w/ nothing less, than the upmost respect~~*****IN LIFE, AND IN DEATH, ESPECIALLY DEATH WHILE SERVING!!! (What's going on at funerals, NEEDS TO STOP! MUST STOP!!! Those who's funeral you mock, GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO THAT VOICE & FREEDOM OF SPEECH!*****) You have made & help keep our beautiful country "THE AMERICAN DREAM"...where others risk their lives to get to!!! Go ARMY! NAVY! AIR FORCE! MARINE CORPS! COAST GUARD! We owe you more than we can ever express enough, or repay you enough!

I'm an 8 year CG vet! One of the best experiences in my life! Great times I can't remember with amazing friends I'll never forget!