Celebrating the Coast Guard’s 223rd birthday

Posted by LT Stephanie Young, Sunday, August 4, 2013

Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate the Coast Guard’s 223rd birthday. From video tributes to letters from the commander in chief, there was no shortage of support for America’s Coast Guard.

We’re sharing some of the birthday tributes below but there’s still time to share your own. Leave your birthday message in the comments and thanks for all of the support!

Happy 223rd birthday to the @USCG! You're a part of our team and we're proud to serve with you. Semper Paratus! http://t.co/f71WyWnST4

— GEN Martin Dempsey (@Martin_Dempsey) August 4, 2013

@USCG Happy Birthday! #GoAmerica @plankstar1 pic.twitter.com/Lcr16RY3C4

— Madeleine Crippen (@mismads) August 4, 2013

https://twitter.com/adisola01/status/363875244324294657

Congrats to the @USCG on their 223rd Anniversary! Thanks for helping us accomplish our mission. Image credit #USCG pic.twitter.com/Wm2WCP4smm

— NASA Kennedy / KSC (@NASAKennedy) August 4, 2013

Today is the @uscoastguard birthday AND the start of #SharkWeek … (THINK about it … ) http://t.co/u1pJa3HSmT http://t.co/AXF0b3J6Db

— Defense Logistics (@DLAMIL) August 4, 2013

Happy 223d Birthday @USCG #IWILL do 223 push-ups to honor you! #SemperParatus pic.twitter.com/Ub2msT6BVb

— MsPump&Run (@MsPumpnRun) August 4, 2013

Semper Paratus! 223 years ago the #USCG was established to protect the nation from threats delivered by sea. #USCGBday

— U.S. Army (@USArmy) August 4, 2013

Please join us in wishing the @USCG a Happy 223rd Birthday! #USCGBday

— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) August 4, 2013

Happy 223rd birthday @USCG! Do you have any family or friends serving in the U.S. Coast Guard? http://t.co/4snoPoK6gn

— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) August 4, 2013

Please join us in wishing the @USCG a Happy 223rd Birthday! #USCGBday #NationalGuard

— National Guard (@USNationalGuard) August 4, 2013

Help ESGR salute the @USCG on their 223rd birthday! Thank you for protecting our Nation. http://t.co/jZos2MUkpW

— ESGR (@ESGR) August 4, 2013

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