United States Coast Guard Academy - Tide Rips Yearbook (New London, CT)

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'1 ill if 41' Wluch of what they learned came from the experience and knowledge of qualified oficers who taught and corrected them The real part of learning was in the actual performance bbw To the familiar feel of tealxwood under foot and canvas overhead was added the Zeapaaadfdlc' of leadership. Aboard the Eagle each gleened the Concept of authority through practical experienceg whereas, on the cutter phase, they took their place in the chain of connnand as instruments of author- ity. Knowledge gained in the classroom was once again applied. in Nav, Gunnery, and Engineering. 27

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X l 1. K 1 I 'R .U ii i ' H A Aspects of cadet life are explained to the Dulce of Eclinburoh After spending an eternity at sea, three weeks, all anxiously looked forward to their first glimpse of Europe. Soon the rugged coast of Norway came into View and tl1e liberty sections scrambled below for their blues. Bergen's hospitality and scenic countryside made tl1e squaclron's four-day stay an enjoyable one. A week later, with the fjords and 70154 ea Zeddad dem, they sailed up the Thames River toward Bucking- ham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. One of the high- liffhts of their Euro lean visit came when Prince D Philli attemleql ll rece Jtion aboard the lizwle. I n 2 8 si: . Z