Author and entrepreneur Gaspare J. Marturano is proud to announce the official publication of “World Coast Guards: Global Sea Guardians,” an insightful guide to Coast Guard agencies worldwide.
“Coast Guard men and women, in the United States and abroad, are the unsung heroes of the armed forces. They are the first line of defense in fighting terrorism, drug trade and piracy throughout the world. As a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, I have immense respect for those who have made a career out of protecting our waterways and conducting heroic rescues in some of the worst sea conditions imaginable. This book is dedicated to these brave, hardworking servicemen and women, in sincere thanks for all that they do,” said Marturano.
Marturano donates a portion of the profits from the book to support the construction of the new U.S. National Coast Guard Museum, which is set to open in New London, Conn., in 2017.
Coast Guard, Coastguard, Coasties, Puddle Pirates, Maritime Police…there are scores of official and unofficial names and descriptions for groups providing Coast Guard services; however, they all operate with some fairly common goals and missions.
Among the most important of their roles is to provide what is known as SAR, or search and rescue, and it is significant to note that in a marine environment, SAR can mean operating in some of the worst conditions and settings imaginable. This sort of pattern repeats itself in any and all Coast Guard services; however, there can also be a military, customs, security, and educational element to any Coast Guard service. Thus, the services implied by the title “coast guard” go far beyond those provided along coastal areas alone.
