A Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescues three people from a stranded fishing vessel approximately a quarter mile west of Big Lagoon, California, Jan. 17, 2021. The vessel became stranded after the engine lost propulsion. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay).
Alex Haley is a world-renowned, award-winning author of such books as Roots and the Biography of Malcolm X. Before he saw the success of these books, he served for 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as both a Steward's Mate and a Journalist. This article captures the untold portion of Alex Haley's story and shows how his years in the Coast Guard contributed to his later career as author.
Many children, and even some adults, don’t know what they want to do for living or even the type of person they want to become. Some are lucky enough to turn their passions into a career. While others are not. The ones who aren’t lucky have to try new experiences, hoping that one day, it hits them like a ton of bricks and suddenly everything seems so clear. A spark of inspiration manifests into a flame, fuels their drive and leads them...
