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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Established 4 August 1790. I didnt have much to do with the Coast Guard when I was in the worlds greatest Canoe Club but their Chow Hall on Poland Avenue in New Orleans near the industrial canal was awesome. Seafood Buffet Friday afternoons. Katrina did some awesome renewal in that neighborhood in 2005.
Coast Guard Motto: Semper Paratus, Always Ready.
Coasties have served our country in an outstanding manner for 234 years.
Thank You. Love You. Happy Birthday.
EYESORE 9001
(29,889 posts)But, truthfully, we had nothing but respect for those brave, overworked individuals.
BOSSHOG
(44,738 posts)Somebody did it right back in 1790.
Timeflyer
(3,795 posts)usonian
(26,593 posts)Last edited Sun Aug 4, 2024, 06:30 PM - Edit history (1)
Proud Coast Guard Veteran.

Bravest SOB'S EVER (yours truly excepted)
Taken from the deck of the USS Potomac in Jack London Square
Originally Coast Guard Cutter Electra

And my favorite zoom background:

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to rinse some salt off.
BOSSHOG
(44,738 posts)Loved the Pictures, love the Coast Guard, love your Pride in Service
usonian
(26,593 posts)That is all!
Cha
(320,590 posts)denbot
(9,950 posts)Happy 234th!
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