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Drug Busts. Death-defying Search and Rescue. War Zones. Spacecraft Takedowns.This book has it all . . . and it's not a work of fiction.Captain Mark Ogle, US Coast Guard (retired), spent over forty years in service to his country. If you thought the Coast Guard only defended US ports, you'll be enlightened by the varied missions these men and women are involved in everyday behind the scenes. Mark has had a front row seat to some of the most exciting Coast Guard operations for more than four decades. Weaved chronologically into a series of short stories, his memoir is full of leadership tips he picked up along the way from the Boy Scouts to commanding forces in multiple states during 9-11 to leading 3,000 special operators on high-risk, global missions. He currently trains the top five Coast Guard positions in every US port and has traveled to seventy-six different countries instructing foreign police, coast guard, customs and navies. Perfect for young, aspiring leaders or the seasoned executive, Mark's story is about recognizing life's opportunities and thriving in a chaotic world.

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"Mark Ogle is known by many names and many accomplishments which are insightfully detailed in his Coast Guard journey. I proudly take credit for several nicknames, none of which adequately capture the immense contribution Mark has made to this nation. An accomplished expert in all Coast Guard missions and an extraordinary leader, ""Opie"" has made Mayberry and this very grateful former commandant very proud. Read this book and enjoy. - Admiral Thad Allen, US Coast Guard (retired) An immensely enjoyable read depicting the incredible journey of a true patriot who served his nation with distinction. I was privileged to serve with him, laugh with him, and more importantly, learn from him. This officer ran at wide-open throttle for his entire career, leaving in his wake a litany of folks whose lives were positively impacted by his ""downhome"" leadership style. Get a cup of coffee, crack open the book, and take the journey with him-you will be better off for it. - Wm. Dean Lee, Vice Admiral, US Coast Guard (retired)"

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Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Mark Ogle graduated from the US Coast Guard Academy in 1986 and the Naval War College in 2007. During his career, he traveled to seventy-six different countries and sailed with the Second Fleet, training numerous Navy boarding teams in route to Desert Storm. He also led the White House-ordered armed landing party amidst gunfire to rescue seventy-seven barricaded tourist on the island of St. Croix.Throughout his command tours and as a boarding officer, he made over sixty narcotics seizures that included the first drug-laden semi-submersible, the first liquid cocaine load and-at the time-the largest maritime bust in history. His San Diego-based unit seized over 130 tons of cocaine worth $3.2 Billion in three years. Eleven of his twenty-seven active-duty years were in command. He retired as a Coast Guard captain and the chief of Future Operations for the Atlantic Area, where he was responsible for planning, managing resources and providing oversight of all US Coast Guard operational missions which span from the Rocky Mountains east to the India/Pakistan border. Following his retirement from active duty in May 2013, he continues to support the Coast Guard as a civilian training specialist and course administrator for the Sector Commander, Sector Department Head, and International Maritime Operations Courses.

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