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<p>Gene Ostlund joined the Coast Guard at the age of 14 after securing a fake ID card. He retired in 1977 after serving 29 years.</p>

<p>Gene Ostlund joined the Coast Guard at the age of 14 after securing a fake ID card. He retired in 1977 after serving 29 years.</p>

March 17, 2012

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Coast Guard vets on board for friendship

March 17, 2012 9 p.m.

Coast Guard vets on board for friendship

Sailors served on same four boats, just not at the same time