"Butch": A Tribute to Rear Admiral Louis M Thayer, USCG - Couverture souple

Jolly, Lamar M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1479394149 ISBN 13 : 9781479394142

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

"Butch" Thayer was born in Butte, Montana. After graduating from high school, he applied to and was accepted to attend the U S Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, from which he was graduated in 1933 and commissioned as Ensign. 26 years and 10 assignments later, Captain Thayer moved the OCS and MMS Schools from the Academy to a former Navy school property in Yorktown, VA and commissioned the facility as the Coast Guard Reserve Training Center. His vision was that, over time, the property would be renewed and transformed into a modern, major facility for the training of Coast Guard personnel, both Regular and Reserve, and he laid the groundwork for his vision before being transferred. He was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1963 and assigned to Coast Guard Headquarters where he held operational control over the Yorktown facility and the renewal process began. In 1965 he assumed duties as Commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami during the turmoil following the Cuban Missile Crisis. He retired from active service in 1967 and accepted a Presidential Appointment as one of five members of the newly-formed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). This biography was created by the contributions of four persons who knew Admiral Thayer well: His son, two of his staff officers, and the author who brought together their combined experiences to form a portrait of the heart and soul of this honorable man and inspiring Coast Guard leader. To honor his memory, in May 1991, the Coast Guard dedicated the newly constructed Administration Building at Yorktown as Thayer Hall, which brought to completion the renewal of the training center as first envisioned by Admiral Thayer in 1959. Semper Paratus! (Always Ready).

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À propos de l?auteur

Chief Yeoman Lamar Jolly served on active duty in the Coast Guard from 1956 to 1960 and, while attending the College of William & Mary, was recalled and served two additional years from January 1964 to January 1966 during the Vietnam War era. After completing his active duty service, he began a 40 year career in real estate activities and developed a group of residential and hotel projects. Nearing retirement age, he completed programs in Biblical Studies and Advanced Studies in Bible Prophecy at Liberty University. After the 9-11-2001 attacks on America, he accepted a volunteer position as Associate Chaplain at Training Center Yorktown and served an additional 18 months. In 2007 he was awarded the Master of Christian Ministry Degree by Trinity Christian Institute, an on-line seminary. He is the author of two other books: "From Humble Beginnings" and "Defining Change:The Power of Politics and Religion", and published a blog titled, "Creative Ministry by Lamar Jolly". He and his wife of more than 50 years have three children and eight grandchildren and maintain homes in Williamsburg, VA and Viera, FL.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1479394149
• ISBN 13: 9781479394142
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 108
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg