21 Oct 2010
This Day in Coast Guard History – October 21
1971-Alaska Senator Mike Gravel criticized the punishment of 18 crewmen of CGC Confidence for showing support for Greenpeace and asked the Commandant, Admiral Chester Bender, to investigate. (Source: USCG Historian’s Office)
20 Oct 2009
This Day in Coast Guard History – Oct. 21
1971-Alaska Senator Mike Gravel criticized the punishment of 18 crewmen of CGC Confidence for showing support for Greenpeace and asked the Commandant, Admiral Chester Bender, to investigate. (Source: USCG Historian’s Office)