I was particularly impressed during the Armed Forces portion of the show when they included The United States Coast Guard anthem. Not many people have ever heard Semper Paratus, even fewer know the lyrics.
(Not from the show)
I have that song embedded within my DNA in Bass Cleft.
Senior Chief Musician King would be proud. He expected nothing less than perfection.
"The World's Largest Non-Nuclear Coast Guard Marching Band"
Circa 1978
Future so bright, I had to wear shades...
... but to prove us Tweeters weren't pussies we had to do TWICE the pushups of the Spinners.
I actually played this same gig in 1978:
It wasn't all cold sodas and air conditioned bandhalls in Oscar (Honors) Company. We had to PT side by side with these guys:
... but to prove us Tweeters weren't pussies we had to do TWICE the pushups of the Spinners.
I actually played this same gig in 1978:
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Regarding that last still picture, and channeling my inner Matt Foley: "Hey Dad, I can't see too good - is that Goose or Maverick?"
Chief King was my Company Commander "Charlie-Mike 1978" Cape May!
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