Thanks for all that information Bronx. Its pretty amazing how quickly the helicopters proved themselves to, what I think is thier best mission.
As Mr. Sikorsky once said, If you need help anywhere in the world, a plane can fly over and drop flowers. But a helicopter can land and rescue you.
(alright maybe not anywhere)
Thats what I am looking forward to doing in the USCG.
Lu, you wouldn't happen to still be in touch with any current CG aviators would you?