MASTER CHIEF THOMAS MCADAMS

"Master Chief Thomas McAdams: The Stories That Made the Legend Triumphs and Tragedies at Sea" by Joe Novello is a chronological history of Chief McAdams experiences throughout his 27 year career in the US Coast Guard. This book features many stories and memories of his time operating patrol and motor lifeboats, commanding staions, and participating in multiple life-saving rescues.

Chief McAdams career spanned twenty-seven years from 1950 through 1977. During that time, he operated numerous patrol and motor lifeboats. He commanded stations, wrote training manuals, and assisted in designing and testing new boat designs. Throughout his career Chief McAdams is credited with participating in over 5000 rescues and saving over 100 lives. Chief McAdams received numerous awards and medals, including The Legion of Merit, Gold Lifesaving Medal, Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Coast Guard Commendation Medal, The Coast Guard Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.