WASHINGTON, DC. (Feb. 17, 2004)-- Author Don Phillips addressees the members of Coast Guard Headquarters on his book written about the US Coast Guard "Character in Action." Among the guest in attendance are, DHS Secretary Tom Ridge, Adm. James Loy, USCG (ret.), Coast Guard Commandant Thomas Collins and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Frank Welch. USCG photo by PA2 Fa'iq El-amin