U.S. Coast Guard 234th Birthday

234 years ago, August 4, 1790, the Coast Guard was created as the Revenue Marine Service when the first Congress authorized Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton to construct ten vessels, known as “revenue cutters,” to combat smuggling and enforce tariff laws.

In 1915, Congress combined it with the U.S. Life Saving Service and rechristened it as the United States Coast Guard.

VIdeo: Various Coast Guard imagery highlights the themes of, "community, camaraderie, and culture," for the United States Coast Guard's 234th birthday in Washington D.C., Aug. 4, 2024. (U. S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

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[carolhickerson]

Thank you for your service. Happy Birthday!

[JohnRodriguez-sisi]

From this Prior Service Enlisted Marine and Soldier, Semper Paratus and Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard!! 🇺🇸🇺🇲🦅🗽📜🗡️⚓🛥️🇺🇸🇺🇲

[Underwaystudios]

Joining the USCG was the best decision of my life.

[BollingerShipyardsOfficial]

Happy Birthday! Thank you all for your service. It's a honor to serve the U.S. Coast Guard for over 40 years, and counting!

[SKYWATCHAVIATION]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COAST GUARD THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

[OnlyIfiCould]

Happy birthday USCG!
Thanks for keeping our sailors safe!

[scottkidwellmusic]

Proud to have served.

Happy Birthday, US Coast Guard!
Semper Paratus.

[Dajo]

Thank you for your service, happy birthday

[paulmontell]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the U.S.Coast Guard.

[jamespflueger]

an old salt here to say Semper Paratus! Happy Birthday USCG, Cheers shipmates

[FrankMiller-zl]

Proud to have served. YN2 FRANK MILLER JR. 67 -71 USCG

[GhostlywandererofAmericanrailr]

Absolute respect for Your service and Thanks very much. It's really AMAZING.

[sillyman]

Hoping to join when I turn 18. Semper Paratus!

[raven]

Happy Birthday Coast Guard thanks for protecting are sea borders and busting Cartle sneaking drugs over the water