Service Tradition

Jan 6, 2018 — Comic #154
Coasties watch a helicopter fire warning shots at a fleeing drug boat. One asks, “Why do we always have to fire warning shots before we take out the engines on drug boats, Chief?” The Chief replies, “Service tradition.” The next panel shows Alexander Hamilton firing his pistol into the air during a duel while Aaron Burr takes aim at him.
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Why do we always have to fire warning shots before we take out the engines on drug boats, Chief? / Service tradition.

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