ALCOAST 288/22 - AUG 2022 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S 232ND BIRTHDAY

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SUBJ: UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S 232ND BIRTHDAY
1. Today we celebrate the 232nd birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard;
our theme for 2022 is: "Honoring our Past… Shaping our Future."
2. Since our inception in 1790 as the Revenue Cutter Service, the
U.S. Coast Guard has evolved to serve our Nation by executing
missions that only we can uniquely perform. Each time a new
challenge or threat emerged, the Coast Guard responded to meet our
country's need. From domestic icebreaking and natural resource
protection to drug interdiction and marine safety, our missions
have broadened to firmly entrench our Service as a vital element
of national defense and international security.
3. Just as the U.S. Coast Guard steadfastly met these challenges
in the past, we will continue our legacy of mission excellence to
embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. The Coast Guard will be a
leader in global maritime governance, enforcing the rule of law,
facilitating safe and secure maritime commerce, and protecting
people and natural resources in a dynamic geopolitical landscape.
We will explore and employ innovative ways to optimize our people,
assets, and authorities to deliver security to the American public.
The Coast Guard will continue to cultivate partnerships domestically
and internationally to strengthen the fabric of homeland security.
4. We will also continue to proudly tell our story and connect
it to the communities we serve. Two hundred years ago, U.S. Revenue
Cutter FLORIDA deployed to Key West to defend our southern border
against illegal imports of sugar, molasses, tobacco, and enslaved
peoples. Today, August 4, 2022, Key West will become the newest
Coast Guard City, recognizing the enduring support the city has
shown for Coast Guard members and their families who call the
lower Keys home. Later this month, we will also conduct a
'Keel-Laying' at the future site of the National Coast Guard Museum
in New London, CT. This state-of-the-art facility will be an
interactive time capsule that makes our '1790 to Now' evolution
story even more accessible for generations to come.
5. Our Service's history and its future exist because of your
commitment to readiness and mission execution. You are the heartbeat
of the Coast Guard and every one of you adds to our legacy
every day. I am extremely proud of your collective accomplishments.
As we commemorate this day and celebrate our shared history, I want
to thank you and your families for your service to our country.
6. Semper Paratus!
7. ADM Linda Fagan, Commandant (CCG), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.