I've been a volunteer on our local mountain rescue team for almost 20 years, and a couple times a year I get to fly with a USCG helo crew to help people in the

I've been a volunteer on our local mountain rescue team for almost 20 years, and a couple times a year I get to fly with a USCG helo crew to help people in the mountains. It is such a privilege as a civilian to get to fly with USCG crews; working with them has been one of the highlights of my life. Thank you for your service, and your colleagues' as well. I agree, most people have no idea how hard USCG personnel train, and what goes on when they head out to conduct rescues.