FReeper Canteen ~ The United States Coast Guard Honor Guard ~ 26 AUG 08

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

The United States Coast Guard Honor Guard

The United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard represents the United States Coast Guard through ceremonial operations held before world leaders and dignitaries, and to lay to rest with proper military honors, dignity, and respect the remains of fallen shipmates. The Honor Guard performs in over 1100 ceremonies annually.

The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard was established at the request of President John F. Kennedy in 1962. The Ceremonial Honor Guard is under the direct control of the Military District of Washington and is loaned to the Coast Guard for special events. The Military District of Washington uses the Ceremonial Honor Guard for White House functions, dignitary visits, state funerals and other high-level, official ceremonial events.

The Honor Guard is comprised of 63 members, with a Lieutenant serving as the Officer in Charge, two junior officers serving as Operations Officer and Training Officer, a Chief Petty Officer as the Honor Guard Chief/Chief Master at Arms, and four Petty Officers.

The remaining 55 members of the Honor Guard are "first-tour" non-rates coming directly out of Training Center Cape May. The officers and non-rates serve a two year tour of duty in the Honor Guard, while the Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officers serve four year tours.

On March 5, 1962, Admiral Alfred C. Richmond, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, established the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard. The Honor Guard, then located at the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Md., had 33 original members.

 In order to reduce the logistical problems involved in responding to ceremonial tasking in Washington , the Honor Guard moved its base of operations to Coast Guard Radio Station Washington in 1965. That facility is now known as the Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM). TISCOM is located in Alexandria , Va. , and is still home to the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard.

See Some Videos Of The United States Coast Guard Honor Guard HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[luvie]

One more.........

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I have to work EVERY week, Sis..
Off tomorrow..
On duty WEds..
Off duty Thursday..
The Fri, Sat and Sun on duty..
PHOEEY!

[SandRat]

#1, #50, & #100. One more would make it 4 in a row and you aren’t gonna let that happen; lol,.. are you?

[luvie]

Phooey is right! You work WAY too much! I work all week, too,
except for Saturday. Luckily, I only work 5 hours a day.
That helps....a little....

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
It’s VERY awesome!
Get a hold of your PGR by going to The Patriot Guards home page..
Try going on a ride or two, and see if ya like it!

[HiJinx]

Woo-Hoo!! Nana’s finally home from work - they were short-handed today.

We’re gonna go get a deli sammich.

Back in a bit!!

[luvie]

Wellllll....

I did forget about the 100 and I was right THERE! LOL!

Who knows what will happen by the next 50. :D

[Stephanie32]

Ok, I will google that. I hope there is something in my area. Thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, lauren. *HUGS* Thanks for all you do for our troops. Get a good night’s rest and recuperation.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
Why couldn’t we have been born rich, instead of good looking?
*snicker*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Love that USCG Barque Eagle!! Great pics, lauren!

[Stephanie32]

Good night all, Lauren thank you again for the beautiful thread.

[mylife]

Sammitch!? (ears perking)

[SandRat]

You're gonna keep an eye on me like a

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Here Steph:
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/Default.aspx

Find the PGR in your state, and write to the State Captain there.
They will get back to you with all kinds of info!
Good luck!
*HUG*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for all you do, Sandy!

[SandRat]

My pleasure to serve.

[Stephanie32]

MS. B. that is a great help. Thanks a bunch!!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Ya hungry, My?
I made Jambalaya tonite!
Pull up a chair!

[mylife]

Mmmmmm... Mmmmm....

Thanky Ma’am