Reservist

ISS2 2015

Reservist Magazine is the award-winning official publication of the United States Coast Guard Reserve. Quarterly issues include news and feature articles about the men and women who comprise America's premier national maritime safety and security

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By Rear Adm. James Heinz, Director of Reserve and Military Personnel One of the world's most famous war-time leaders, Winston Churchill once noted, "In battles two things are usually required of the Commander-in-Chief: to make a good plan for his army and, secondly, to keep a strong reserve." Since its creation by Admiral Russell Waesche, the 8th Commandant of the Coast Guard, on February 19, 1941 the Coast Guard Reserve has time and time again proven itself to be that strong reserve capability to which Churchill referred. The Coast Guard Reserve, one of the seven Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, is organized, trained, administered, and supplied under the direction of the Commandant through the Director of the Reserve and Military Personnel. And, as Director of the Reserve, I take great pride in recognizing the 74 years of steadfast and exemplary service the men and women of the Coast Guard Reserve have given our Nation. Since its inception the Coast Guard Reserve has always been the Coast Guard's force multiplier. In fact, during World War II over 90% of the 214,000 members serving in the Coast Guard were reservist. And, while the Reserve force is significantly smaller today, it has repeatedly proven its ability to quickly and effectively respond as the Coast Guard's "force in garrison." Today most Coast Guard Reserve personnel train under the direction of local commands where they attain and hone their skills by supporting the Coast Guard's day-to- day operations. The skills and relationships developed locally have proven invaluable to the Service's ability to lead, manage and coordinate the national response to acts of terrorism, disasters or other domestic contingencies, both large and small. In addition, reservists assigned to our eight Port Security Units have been integral to Coast Guard's ability to provide expeditionary support the Department of Defense. Along with Coast Guard Reserve Force Master Chief Eric Johnson, I wish to personally thank each reservist, past and present, for their unwavering devotion to duty and commitment to the Reserve Component's motto of "Patriotism, Professionalism and Preparedness." It is this commitment and willingness to serve which over time has made the United States Coast Guard Reserve of such value to the Nation. Bravo Zulu and Happy 74th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve. — Republished from the CG All Hands Blog Vice Adm. Neffenger and SK2 Victoriano Castenada cut the cake at the Coast Guard Reserve's 74th Anniversary Vice Commandant Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger addresses those attending the celebration of the Coast Guard Reserve's 74th Anniversary, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at CG Headquarters in Washington, dC. Photos by Chris Rose, Reservist Magazine ReseRvist Magazine aRound the ReseRve The Coast Guard Reserve: 74 Years of Reliable Response 8 RESERVIST � Issue 2 • 2015

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