Bringing our Puddle Pirate Sea Stories blog to life! Join us as we sit down with fellow Coasties, entrepreneurs, and collaborators who share their experiences, lessons, and laughs from life in and around the U.S. Coast Guard. From tales of service to the challenges of running a Coastie-owned business, we dive deep into what it means to be part of this community. Semper Paratus—always ready for a good story!
Puddle Pirate Sea Stories
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Bringing our Puddle Pirate Sea Stories blog to life! Join us as we sit down with fellow Coasties, entrepreneurs, and collaborators who share their experiences, lessons, and laughs from life in and around the U.S. Coast Guard. From tales of service to the challenges of running a Coastie-owned business, we dive deep into what it means to be part of this community. Semper Paratus—always ready for a good story!
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June 25, 2026
Building the National Coast Guard Museum: A Conversation with Capt. Wes Pulver
<p>What will the National Coast Guard Museum mean for generations of Coast Guardsmen, veterans, families, and the American public?</p><p>In this special episode of the Puddle Pirate Podcast, we traveled to New London, Connecticut, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the future National Coast Guard Museum. Joining us is Retired Captain Wes Pulver, President of the National Coast Guard Museum, who shares the vision behind this long-awaited project, the stories it will preserve, and why it's so important to honor the Coast Guard's legacy.</p>
February 27, 2026
Recruiting the Future. Running the Distance.
<p>In this episode of the Puddle Pirate Podcast, I sit down with <strong>Lt. Boyd</strong>, Regional Leader at Coast Guard Recruiting Headquarters, to talk about what it really takes to recruit the next generation of Coasties — and how that mission has evolved over the years.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li><p>How Coast Guard recruiting has changed in today’s environment</p></li><li><p>The challenges and opportunities facing recruiters right now</p></li><li><p>What it means to represent the service in a digital-first world</p></li><li><p>His role as an Ambassador for the Coast Guard Marathon</p></li><li><p>The discipline behind training for 26.2 miles</p></li><li><p>And yes… his legendary sneaker collection</p></li></ul><p>Lt. Boyd is more than a recruiter — he’s someone using his platform to positively influence, educate, and inspire. Whether you’re thinking about joining, currently serving, or just love seeing Coasties chase big goals, this conversation hits on leadership, resilience, and staying mission-focused both in uniform and on the pavement.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of Coast Guard recruiting — or what it takes to prepare for the Coast Guard Marathon — this one’s for you.</p><p>Semper Paratus. And maybe lace up those shoes.</p>
January 6, 2026
Always Ready: A Rescue Swimmer’s Call to Serve & Remember
<p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>AST3 Cimoli from Air Station Atlantic City</strong>, the new lead for the <strong>Aviation Workout to Remember</strong>—a powerful annual event created to honor the fallen crew of <strong>CG6535</strong>, lost on February 28, 2012.</p><p>AST3 Cimoli shares his journey into the Coast Guard, what drew him to become a rescue swimmer, and how service, sacrifice, and remembrance continue to shape his career. We also dive into what the Aviation Workout to Remember is all about, why it matters to the aviation community, and how it continues to honor those we’ve lost while strengthening those still standing the watch.</p><p>This is a conversation about purpose, legacy, and what it truly means to be <strong>Always Ready</strong>.</p><p></p>
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