Today, the United States Coast Guard celebrates 220 of service!
“Coast Guardsmen are agile, adaptable and multi-missioned,” said Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr. “Born as revenue cuttermen, lighthouse keepers, steamboat inspectors and surfmen, we have expanded to meet the maritime needs of our nation. As Coast Guard men and women, we share a bond of pride in our rich heritage and a common purpose to uphold our honorable traditions.”
The Coast Guard began its service to America in 1790 within the Treasury Department as the Revenue Marine, later renamed the Revenue Cutter Service. The Revenue Cutter Service joined with the U.S. Lifesaving Service in 1915 to create the Coast Guard. The U.S. Lighthouse Service was added to the U.S. Coast Guard in 1939, followed by the Steamboat Inspection Service in 1946. The Coast Guard transferred from the Treasury Department to the Department of Transportation in 1967 and to the Department of Homeland Security in 2003.
“We are still keepers of the lights, but we also now patrol far more distant waters,” said Papp. “We readily go wherever there are important, difficult and dangerous maritime duties to be performed.” Source
Shown above, Lieutenant John Titchen, Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Franco, Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Granquist, Petty Officer 2nd Class Bonnie Wysocki, Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Moore, Petty Officer 1st Class Tom Carry, Petty Officer 2nd Class David Tonon, and Petty Officer 1st Class Mike Brennan are celebrating by participating in the Coast Guard Day 5K in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
What are you doing to celebrate?
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 108,992 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Jan 25 – Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump‘s Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican’s Cabinet...
The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest acquisition, the icebreaker Aiviq, is being readied to supplement the service’s two aging polar-capable vessels. During its short commercial service life it was described as the world’s most powerful offshore supply and anchor handling icebreaking vessel.
The Biden administration plans to impose more sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, taking aim at its oil revenues with action against tankers carrying Russian crude, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 108,992 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
