The Coast Guard in Action presents the history of the United States Coast Guard and provides an overview of career opportunities in this service. The book explores structure and size, careers and pay, the Coast Guard Academy and boot camp, life in the service, as well as how to join the U.S. Coast Guard. One chapter focuses on women and minorities in the military.

Extraordinary Lifesavers

History of the Coast Guard

People of the Coast Guard

Structure of the Coast Guard

Duties of the Coast Guard

Women and Minorities in the Coast Guard

The Future of the Coast Guard

Coast Guard Equipment

Chapter Notes

Glossary

Further Reading

Internet Addresses

Index

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U.S. Military Branches and Careers series. Following a nearly identical format, each book in this series introduces a branch of the military, relates its history, examines the different career paths available to its members, and discusses the roles of women and minorities. Accompanied by average-quality black-and-white photos, the volumes will be helpful to those considering a career in military service. Bib., glos., ind.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Ann Graham Gaines has written several nonfiction books for children. Among her books for Enslow Publishers, Inc., are The Panama Canal in American History, Jim Bowie: Hero of the Alamo, and Commodore Perry Opens Japan to Trade in World History