Dedication on display
“In bootcamp, I was the colors team captain,” said Seaman Apprentice Courtney Gray. “For me, it’s always been something I’ve admired and respected even before I joined the Coast Guard. Our respect for the flag shows what kind of nation we are. It’s always been very dear to my heart.”
History: “Dressing the Ship” on Independence Day
Written by Scott Price, Coast Guard Historian. Throughout history, from the Revenue Cutter Service to the U.S. Coast Guard, July 4 is celebrated and honored through a proud maritime custom common to national holidays and special events – “dressing ship.” […]