Memorial Day: Coast Guard stands tall to serve the US
The following article is being reprinted with permission from The Hill. Written by Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp. As one of the five Armed Services, the Coast Guard has proudly stood the watch for more than 221 years, even during [...]
A Memorial Day flight
Written by Petty Officer 1st Class Allyson E.T. Conroy and Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry Dunphy. Every year on the last Monday of May we remember as a nation. We pay tribute to those who were courageous enough to sacrifice [...]
Honor the fallen this Memorial Day
For many across the nation, Memorial Day weekend serves as an unofficial kick off for the summer and is a time to fire up the grill and head to the beach. But, Memorial Day is also a time of [...]
ADM Papp’s Memorial Day message
Earlier today, Admiral Papp released the following ALCOAST in recognition of Memorial Day and in honor of “the sacrifice of our fellow Coast Guardsmen who gave their lives in service to our nation.” SUBJ: Commandant’s Memorial Day Message 1. Shipmates, [...]
The origin of Memorial Day
For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer and an opportunity to gather with family and friends. For veterans and their families, it is a day of rememberance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice [...]
Memorial Day
Memorial Day. Besides the barbecues, the fireworks, the long weekend out on the boat, do you take the time to sit and think about what Memorial Day means? Will you take the time to thank the veterans that you know, [...]
