dragonsteel360 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

naw, it isn't too bad. base pay for USCG is about 60,000, or more depending on whre you're stationed. Im not in the coast guard, but im applying to the acadamy so it good to know....

tbsdrummer87 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

well its pretty bad that anyone who does a service that involves saving lives like coast guard, police, rescue teams, etc get low salaries but sports athletes and rappers are raking in millions.

MXMeade (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

AWESOME!! My grandpa was in the navy and the coast gaurd.He is tough.

d4rkestlite (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

1 thing to comment.thank GOD for the united states coast guard

flightmek (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Probably a few reasons. They may have wanted to get the kids to EMS ASAP to treat for hypothermia. The cabin of the HH65C is pretty small. Limited space depending on how many crew and how much gear they brought. Lastly, depending on wind direction and speed, air temp and fuel load they may have had power concerns. The pilots, swimmer, and flight mech discuss it all before they begin the evolution and come up with the best plan for the current situation.

flightmek (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Great job Houston Boys! Makin' us proud!

ogram321 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I have lived there all my life (still do), i don't think any one has ever lived going over 'till this rescue! GREAT JOB, Coast Guard! Thanks for saving people that cannot read the many many signs all over the river. lol

gloverbj1979 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I have flown on many missions with the CG as a flight mechanic. You raise a good ?. The Dolphin is a small helicopter compared to others, but they should have been able to fit them inside. The only thing I can think of is they did not want to leave the kids unattended inside the helo. Regardless of the reason, I know the crew talked about the pros and cons of their decision beforehand.

Marty32 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Amen =)

abuechler1 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

AWESOME!