The Coast Guard in Action

By Ann Graham Gaines

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Careers, United states, coast guard, juvenile literature, Vocational guidance, Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, United States, Military, United States. Coast Guard, United states, coast guard

Description: 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.