SFist: SFist Photo: Coast Guard Rescue at Golden Gate Bridge

SFPaul

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:48:33 -0800

This finally annoyed me enough to register for commenting-making. :) The USGS is not the smallest branch of the US Uniformed Services. Both NOAA and the US Public Health Service have elements that are uniformed (usually commissioned) officers.

guest

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:56:58 -0800

In response to No. 6 and MalcoveMagnesia (and a huge thank you to SFistJim), as a member of this fine outfit, I'll clear this up - The United States Coast Guard is a member of the United States Armed Forces as it so clearly states on my ID card issued from the Geneva Convention (how do you like that!). Yes, we are a part of the Department of Homeland Security, but we are also MILITARY - US Armed Forces. We even fight in wars and have many men and women overseas for Operation Iraqi Freedom along with the other 4 branches of the military. Semper Paratus Hooorah!

guest

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:36:42 -0800

Why the vague reference to someone jumping off the bridge? Why not just come out and say it? It's no secret, and the story was a bit unclear. And, you know you didn't have to blur out his face. I can see why the decision was made, but you didn't have to.

Elizabeth

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:20:46 -0800

Guest 4: because a barrier would be very expensive and it will diminish the beauty of the views of and from the bridge. Tourism is the heart of San Francisco's economy and the Golden Gate Bridge is a big draw.

Telstar Logistics

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:39:58 -0800

Thanks for the shout out, Jim! I got a tour of a Coast Guard MLB a few years ago during a visit to Fort Bragg. In case anyone is curious, here's the view from inside the cockpit of a boat like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/telstar/147399636/

SFistJim

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:39:19 -0800

Didn't say the CG wasn't part of Homeland Security. Did say it's "the smallest branch of the United States Armed Forces", which it is, actually. "The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is at all times a branch of the United States armed forces,"

MalcoveMagnesia

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:33:31 -0800

SFistJim, Wikipedia to the rescue. The Coast Guard is now part of the Department of Homeland Insecurity.

suckafree

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:28:59 -0800

when did everyone start saying 'actually' so much? it's really annoying great info here on the most popular spots to jump from the bridge: http://www.sfgate.com/lethalbeauty/

SFistJim

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:01:19 -0800

#6 Agree with you, except for the "actually" part. http://www.uscg.mil/top/about/ So, the CG actually is the smallest branch of the United States Armed Forces ..." .mil stands for military, non?

guest

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:47:06 -0800

"The smallest branch of the United States Armed Forces ..." Actually, the coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security.

guest

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:44:07 -0800

Why waste resources of the COAST GUARD , hell looks like there are a lot of containers to check in Oakland last I saw, on some fool who leaps off the GG Bridge, hope they send him the bill!

guest

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:01:27 -0800

Why can't they just put up a barrier on the bridge to stop all of this??? Why is there a debate about that? Just put it up and save lives.

guest

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:25:43 -0800

great spot on the coasties. I will always love them and their noble work.

KWillets

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:56:04 -0800

"See you after the jump" -- perhaps that should be this Coast Guard Station's motto?

daithi

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:52:06 -0800

Great article, nicely done.