When is National Coast Guard Day?
Friday August 4thOn August 4th, the service members of Coast Guard's National Coast Guard Day is celebrated and celebrated.
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One of the six US Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard is one of the six. Although this maritime service is a military branch, they are also a multi-missioned service. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime. 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 nation and the military services expanded, maritime needs evolved. 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 homeland security, investigation, and defense readiness.
The Coast Guard is always on alert to protect our shores and waterways, and more than search and rescue is available. They form a significant part of the country's navigation system and Marine Environmental Protection. They are a vital component of the country's navigation system and Marine Environmental Protection.
