SAN FRANCISCO (July 26, 2008) -- Captain Joseph C. Sinnett of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle teaches children from Portola Family Connections how to greet him after boarding the vessel.  The Coast Guard and First Book, the Coast Guard's signature charity, hosted children's story time and tours on the Eagle upon its visit to San Francisco for the Festival of Sail celebration.  For every person who visits the Eagle upon its port call in San Francisco, Scholastic, Inc. will donate a book to a disadvantaged child in the community.  The Eagle, homeported in New London, CT, is a three-masted barque that carries square-rigged sails on the fore and main masts. The 295-foot long sailing vessel has served the Coast Guard since 1946 and is used as a training platform for cadets and officer candidates to learn leadership, teamwork, seamanship and navigation skills.  (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Rachel Polish)
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Petty Officer 1st Class Rachel Polish
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