ALCOAST 075/25 - FEB 2025 EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE

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SUBJ: EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE
A. Recognition Programs, COMDTINST 1650.26A
1. For 84 years, the Coast Guard Reserve has been a cornerstone
of mission readiness and excellence since its establishment
on February 19, 1941.
2. Our reservists remain steadfast in responding to Coast Guard
operational demands in the homeland and abroad:
    a. The Port Security community adopted an adaptive force package
Model to enable critical military operations defending our nation.
July 2024 saw the first of many deployments of Embarked Security
Teams (EST) to support maritime missions in the Pacific.
    b. In March 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in
Baltimore led to the loss of lives and the closure of the Port of
Baltimore. Reservists were essential to the Coast Guard's response
efforts, providing 86 personnel for public safety, investigation,
and restoring the Marine Transportation System fundamental to
economic prosperity.
    c. Coast Guard reservists contributed over 28,000 duty days
carrying out essential Coast Guard operations, including Operation
Vigilant Sentry (OVS). Over 300 reservists supported Department of
Homeland Security efforts to curtail illegal migration and secure
our southern maritime border.
3. As we look toward the future, our commitment to shaping the
force, enhancing operational Reserve readiness, improving support
structures, and meeting the challenges of the next decade is
unwavering. We celebrate the commitment and sacrifices of every
reservist who exemplifies the Coast Guard's core values of Honor,
Respect, and Devotion to Duty.
4. On this 84th anniversary, we extend our deepest gratitude to the
Reserve workforce for their outstanding service to the Nation.
Bravo Zulu and Semper Paratus!
5. RADM Tiffany Danko, Assistant Commandant for Reserve (CG-R),
sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.