For the last 233 years, the men and women of the Coast Guard have been diligently safeguarding coasts and waterways at home and abroad.<\/p>\n
In 1790, Congress commissioned the Revenue Cutter Service, a fleet of 10 sailing vessels that patrolled America\u2019s coastline to enforce tariffs and protect the young nation\u2019s revenue.<\/p>\n
In 1878, the United States Life-Saving Service was founded to provide humanitarian and life-saving efforts for shipwrecked mariners and passengers.<\/p>\n
On January 28, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson merged these two agencies, and the United Stated Coast Guard was formed. It has contributed to our national security ever since.<\/p>\n
The Coast Guard has proudly participated in every major conflict our nation has faced, and they continue to patrol the waterways, keeping our citizens and seafarers safe.<\/p>\n
Today, they perform missions supporting the homeland, including securing America\u2019s ports, waterways, and coasts; maritime law enforcement; and defense readiness.<\/p>\n
On an international level, the Coast Guard supports search and rescue, environmental protection, and marine safety operations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Tip of the hat to Daisy Cutter for the gentle reminder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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