Thursday, August 4, 2011

U.S. Coast Guard Celebrates Its 221st Birthday Today

Happy Birthday To The United States Coast Guard -- DoD Live

Two hundred and twenty one years ago today, Congress created the U.S. Revenue-Marine to protect a vulnerable young nation’s shores, on a date we now celebrate as the birthday of the United States Coast Guard.

Since then, generations of Americans have bravely served our oldest continuous seagoing service, keeping our homeland safe, protecting our maritime resources, and indeed benefitting every citizen regardless of whether we live on or near the water or far inland.

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More News On The U.S. Coast Guard

President Obama’s Birthday Message to the CG
-- Military.com
Happy 221st Birthday U.S. Coast Guard -- Military Times
United States Coast Guard to Celebrate 221st Birthday -- Maritime Executive
6 Fun U.S. Coast Guard Facts on Its 221st Birthday -- The Stir
U.S. Coast Guard -- Official Page
U.S. Coast Guard -- Wikipedia

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