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What is Ben Randall's occupation at the United States Coast Guard?

rescue swimmer

What happens to Ben's team during a rescue mission?

they crash at sea

Who dies in the helicopter crash?

Chief Petty Officer Carl Billings

What is Ben transferred to after the helicopter crash?

<p>Coast Guard AST training school</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jake Fischer?

<p>a hot-shot candidate for AST</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ben Randall's Background

  • Ben Randall is the top rescue swimmer at the United States Coast Guard's Aviation Survival Technician (AST) program.
  • Long hours at the AST program have destroyed his marriage.

Ben Randall's Rescue Accident

  • Ben loses his team in a HH-60J Jayhawk helicopter crash at sea during a rescue mission.
  • Ben's best friend, Chief Petty Officer Carl Billings, dies while waiting in a survival raft.

Ben Randall's New Role

  • Ben is transferred to become an instructor at the Coast Guard AST training school due to survivor guilt.
  • Ben develops a legendary reputation among the students for his high number of rescues.

Jake Fischer's Background

  • Jake Fischer is a top high school competitive swimmer with scholarships to every Ivy League college.
  • Jake opts to enlist in the Coast Guard instead of pursuing college scholarships.

Jake Fischer's Training and Relationships

  • Jake meets local schoolteacher, Emily Thomas, during training and they begin a casual relationship.
  • Jake is a hot-shot candidate for AST training.
  • Most of the students drop out of training during the initial weeks.

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