Happy 235TH Birthday to the UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

[BOSSHOG]

Protecting our Coast, rescuing our Citizens since 1790. Semper Paratus since Day One.

[chicoescuela]

1. No parade?

[EYESORE 9001]

2. I gave the Coasties grief when I was in the Navy

but in my heart of hearts I harbored deep admiration.

[BOSSHOG]

4. Loved Em, they knew how to feed

Seafood Buffet every Friday at their Station on Poland Avenue in New Orleans until Katrina came along. Breakfast at CG Station Atlantic City. Great Bunch of Professionals.

[surfered]

3. Hats off to them!

Here’s their training video. Grande’ cahones!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DACQi4o7kaY

[usonian]

5. Coasties Rule.

Before you get to do this:

You get to do this.

Cape May in the dead of winter.
Nothing like it.

And rescue swimmers are insanely well trained.

https://www.nsin.us/coast-guard-rescue-swimmer/



Got my discharge 50 years ago this November, and this is the only ship they'll let me board any more.



The Potomac, berthed in Jack London Square
Former Coast Guard cutter, and FDR's floating white house.
Wikipedia Page.
An amazing story.
The non-profit Association for the Preservation of the Presidential Yacht Potomac, also known as the Potomac Association, maintains it.

[Timeflyer]

6. Thank you, Coast Guard!

[Wounded Bear]

7. Semper Paratus! nt