National Coast Guard Museum Association Newsletter (SPRING 2020)

THE LONG BLUE LINE
The Coast Guard’s Retiree
Quarterly Magazine
A brand-new audience now has the opportunity to learn
about the future National Coast Guard Museum. Thanks to
an expanded partnership with the Retiree Services Program
at Coast Guard Headquarters, the Museum Association is
now publishing the Long Blue Line, a quarterly magazine for
60,000 retirees of the Service, along with retirees from the
Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
The Long Blue Line is a four-color glossy magazine that contains
pertinent information from the Service, along with fascinating
articles on Coast Guard history and a behind-the-scenes look
at the storylines, exhibits and galleries planned for the Museum.
“Being able to speak directly to this group of Coast Guard
men and women, with a deep affinity for the Service after 20+
years of service, is critically important for us,” said Captain
Wes Pulver, President of the Museum Association and a Coast
Guard retiree himself. “The response has been fantastic both
for the content of the magazine and for the Museum itself. For
many retirees, this is the first time they have heard about the
Museum, and they are excited to see it come to life.”
On August 4, 2020, the Coast Guard will mark the 230th Anniversary
of the founding of the Service. On that date in 1790, an act of Congress
established the Revenue Marine on the recommendation of Alexander
Hamilton, our Nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury. That Service has
stood the test of time, later becoming the Revenue Cutter Service and
finally becoming the U.S. Coast Guard.
The second issue, published in April, included a celebration
of the 100th Anniversary of the Chief position and the Coast
Guard’s role in Vietnam. To view the magazine online, go to:
longblueline.org
Looking forward to Coast Guard Day, the Museum Association has
launched a new initiative to recruit 230 new Plankowners to join our
cause. Our monthly donor program gets its name from a proud maritime
tradition; the term “Plankowner” signifies a member of the “First Crew”
of a newly commissioned vessel or unit.
This method of supporting the future Museum allows donors to choose
their monthly tax-deductible donation amount and commit to continuous
giving through the commissioning of the Museum, which is projected to
occur in 2024.
The 8th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard and Museum
Association Board Member, Vince Patton, is leading the charge.
“To be a Plankowner on a newly-commissioned unit is a high honor.
Adding 230 new donors to the program is a fantastic way to celebrate
230 years of dedicated service, and embrace the history, heritage and
traditions of Coast Guard men and women.”
More than 1,000 people have joined the program so far, and
the Museum Association is grateful for their ongoing support and
commitment.
To join today, vist:
coastguardmuseum.org/plankowner
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