February
6, 2014 - Rear Adm. Daniel Neptun,
commander of the 1st Coast Guard District, Chief Petty
Officers Erik Watson and William Lefever and Petty Officer
1st Class Joshua Perkins and Scott Richards, all Coast Guard
Surfmen, speak the Coast Guard Surfman's Creed as scenes of
Coast Guardsman performing their duty in rough surf are shown.
(Words to the creed are below the video.)
U.S. Coast Guard
video by crews at Station Coos Bay, OR Edited by USA Patriotism!
I will, to
the best of my ability, pursue each mission with the
commitment, compassion, and courage inherent in the title of Surfman. I will endeavor to reinforce the worldwide
reputation of our forefathers in the Lifeboat Community. I
will maintain a guardian's eye on my crew at all times, and
keep a cool, yet deliberate, hand on the throttle. I will
give of myself, and my knowledge as those who gave to me; so
as the line of Coast Guard Surfman will live forever. I will
ensure that my supervisors rest easy with the knowledge that
I am at the helm, no matter what the conditions, I will
never unnecessarily jeopardize myself, my boat, or my crew;
But will do so freely to rescue those in peril. I will
strive with dedication and determination to bring credit
upon Coast Guard Surfman, past and future.
