The Long Blue Line (WINTER 2020)
Quarterly magazine for retirees of the Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.
Quarterly magazine for retirees of the Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.
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WHEN THE<br />
MOST IS EXPECTED<br />
BUILDING THE NATIONAL<br />
COAST GUARD MUSEUM<br />
OUR NATION expects the most from the Coast<br />
Guard and relies on its leadership, training,<br />
bravery, innovation, and experience. Since<br />
its inception in 1790, the Coast Guard<br />
and its predecessor services have tirelessly<br />
answered the call to duty, saving lives, enforcing<br />
maritime law, combating terrorism, facilitating<br />
commerce and protecting the environment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vital responsibilities of the Coast Guard are<br />
carried out by highly trained men and women<br />
like you, who perform these missions with honor,<br />
respect and devotion to duty.<br />
Yet, unlike all other armed services, there is no<br />
place for the Coast Guard to share with the public<br />
its history and tangible artifacts. Without a museum<br />
to illustrate our country’s appreciation for the Coast<br />
Guard, we risk losing an important part of our<br />
history, miss the opportunity to educate the public<br />
about the maritime challenges our nation faces,<br />
22 <strong>WINTER</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
THE LONG BLUE LINE
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