"Blackout", the satin-coated mascot of a Coast Guard manned LCI, wears a life jacket -- just in case. It was made by one of his Coast Guard pals. "Blackout" might find himself dunked in Europe's war waters and he's prepared.
Categories: Animals on Board
 
 
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