My beloved Coast Guard. We are the oldest continuous maritime service in the country. Our origins date back to August 4th 1790 under pressure from the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.

Here's to hoisting a cold one to you shipmates!

 

I was hoping you'd do this.

 

What is oldest continuous seagoing service in U.S.?

This is a pretty amazing article that greatly summarizes our influence in American history.

 

Semper Paratus Senior Chief.

 

^^^

Thank you sir!

 

I'm no Sir. I work for a living.

Just and MK2

 

Thank you for your service! You're not JUST an MK2. You're an engineer, a mechanic, a trouble shooter and mostly, a shipmate whether aboard ship or shore.

You're a Chief in training. Stay the course shipmate and give em 30.