Happy Birthday U.S. Coast Guard from a proud daughter of a WWII Coastie. He spent most of his tour doing destroyer escort back and forth across the Atlantic (torpedo bait).
Thanks Tonk for your tribute to this oft forgotten branch of the military.
As another proud daughter of a WWII Coast Guard veteran and a present "Coastie" mom whose son is serving overseas, I also salute the U.S. Coast Guard.
The dedication, pride and love for their country of these fine young men and women that I witnessed at my son's graduation ceremonies a few years ago brought tears to my eyes.
Semper Paratus!