<p>Not to drag this thread even farther off the OP, but after what happened in the Gulf of Mexico the other day (F-15Cs’ collision and subsequent rescue of the aircrews), I just have to say “Thank You Coast Guard”. </p>
<p>As a WSO who routinely flies his sorties off the Carolina Coast, it always a comfort to know you guys are there when we really need you. I raise my glass in a toast to all the men and women of the Coast Guard, plus all the other great men and women who risk their lives “so others may live”.</p>
<p>And I don’t think Luigi words were intended in any other way but friendly “ribbing” between the services, and were meant to be humorous. Each of us respect every service, but we love to tease the others.</p>