When is National Coast Guard Day?
Friday August 4thOn August 4th, the National Coast Guard's Day celebrates and honors the service members of the Coast Guard's brave service.
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The United States Coast Guard is one of the six US Armed Forces, and it is one of the six. Although this maritime service is a military branch, they are also a multi-missioned service. During peacetime, it operates under the Department of Homeland Security. However, their duties can be transferred to the US Navy by the President of the United States any time deemed appropriate or during war times by Congress...
The Coast Guard's missions have shifted since 1790. As the population and military services expanded, maritime requirements changed. The first Coast Guard aviators graduated from Pensacola Naval Aviation Training School in 1917. Today, aviation is a vital component of the Coast Guard's security, investigation, and defense readiness.
The Coast Guard is more than search and rescue; always on alert to safeguard our shores and waterways. They are a vital component of the country's navigation system and Marine Environmental Protection. They make up a significant portion of the country's navigation system and Marine Environmental Protection.
