The Long Blue Line (Spring 2024)

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PORTRAITS OF SERVICE There are thousands of untold stories that are not in the history books. The Long Blue Line is a fantastic platform to share your personal journeys from the diverse mission sets of the Coast Guard. We are excited to provide a place where readers can share their Coast Guard story. We’ve made it easy for you with a simple questionnaire at coastguardmuseum.org/retirees TELL YOUR STORY! MKCM Stephen H. Petersen, USCG (Ret.) † Pettus, Texas 1942 – 2023 Master Chief Petty Officer Steven Petersen, past National President of the United States Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association (CGCVA) crossed the bar on July 25, 2023, at 81 years of age. Born in Bronx, New York, he enlisted in 1960 and served 22 years in the Coast Guard, retiring in 1982. Steven was a life member of CGCVA since September 1987 and faithfully served the organization in several capacities including two terms as national president and two terms as national vice president, in addition to serving four times as co-chair of the Reunion Committee and a full term as the chairman of the board of trustees. Over the years, Steven served as the association’s invited representative at three Coast Guard 44 SPRING 2024 THE LONG BLUE LINE
Festivals held in Grand Haven, Michigan, and was a featured presenter at several Coast Guard Sentinel Class (Fast Response Cutter) commissioning events. He was present at the solemn dedication of the Enlisted Memorial in Cape May, New Jersey, honoring the men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1915. Throughout his time with CGCVA, his leadership and understanding of the experiences of their members were key to sharing the organization’s goals and accomplishments at these events. This resulted in him being selected as the 2022 Don Kneip Award recipient for his distinguished service. By his shipmates’ own accounts, Steve was a quiet and unassuming man. One who rarely dwelled on sea stories of his experiences with others. Having served on five different cutters and various shore assignments, his experiences were varied like so many. During his time in uniform, he became a qualifi ed hard hat diver and achieved the rank of master chief. One of his most notable assignments was during a deployment to Vietnam, where he took charge as Team Leader within Explosive Loading Detachment #4 in Danag and later assumed duties as the Offi cer-in-Charge of the entire detachment. Notably, he was the last member of the detachment to depart Vietnam before the country fell to the North Vietnamese. At the conclusion of his time there, Steve was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service. He is survived by his wife Kay; his children, Will (Michelle) and Demi; his granddaughters, Kaylen and Brooke. A memorial service was planned for Steve’s internment at Arlington National Cemetery during a private ceremony. Rest in Peace, WE have the watch. Stephen H. Petersen (on right) receives the Bronze Star for his meritorious service during his time served in Vietnam. This portrait of service was developed from a past edition of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association publication The Quarterdeck Log. For more information about CGCVA visit: www.coastguardcombatvets.org THE LONG BLUE LINE SPRING 2024 45
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