Christine Cole US Coast Guard Leadership | Angels & Demons Podcast

Christine creates the first ever major notable difference in the United Stares coast guard! She was a notable figure in the U.S. Coast Guard, especially known for her leadership and dedication especially in areas like search and rescue, Christine went from working as a USA paramedic in the states to join the USCG. While she was in the USCG, her goal was to be a flight corpsman. Christine went above and beyond her regular duties and responsibilities to complete a flight physical, get “duck” qualified. She then was relocated to where she truly wanted to be, Kodiak, AK. This is where she was truly J.I. Jane. During her time in Kodiak, she flew on many Medivacs and SAR cases. 

Christine talks about rescues that stand out to her while she was in Alaska. During her first case, she flew to a very remote village to assist a man who was in an ATV accident, risking her life and putting everything on the line to save an American!. Her second case, which made it onto CNN news, was of a man attacked by five bears. Yes, 5 bears! Tune in because just this part alone will leave you speechless! 

Not to say anything before this was insignificant but later will touch on a rescue of six patients stranded 820 nautical miles from Kodiak that earned her a Letter of Commendation. The Perchard award was established in 1963. Each aviation crew is able to give this award for outstanding achievements semi annually!