Category: Coast Guard History

Coast Guard History. Events, news and more specific to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the history of water warfare.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Poster

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2025

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (President Roosevelt’s Day of Infamy Speech) Air raid Pearl Harbor! This is not drill! The attack on Pearl Harbor (called Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters (Operation Z in planning) and the Battle of Pearl Harbor) was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States… Read more
"It Is The Veteran" Poem

It Is The Veteran – Read This Veterans Day Poem!

Please “like” and “share” if you agree! This poem is at the heart of why we launched Veteran Owned Business 17 years ago (click here to watch a video version of this poster). Anyone can put a sticker on a window saying “we support our troops/veterans” but if you really want to show your support for those who served (and… Read more
2025 Veterans Day Poster

2025 Veterans Day Poster Gallery – Veterans Day Posters from 1978 thru 2025

National Veterans Day Poster Gallery   Past Veterans Day Posters (Click each poster or the year to see the full-sized poster) 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986… Read more
POW/MIA

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2025

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, as well as seeking the return of the remains of fallen soldiers. This day was established by an Act… Read more
Memorial Day Image

2025 Memorial Day Message

In honor of our fallen military brothers and sisters this Memorial Day… may we never forget what was given for our freedom! Memorial Day: Honor | Remembrance | Reflection With a constant barrage of commercials and ads touting Memorial Day Weekend discounts on cars, cheap furniture and more, it’s easy for many Americans to be distracted from our understanding for the… Read more
Military Appreciation Month 2025

National Military Appreciation Month | May 2025

National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements. It allows Americans to educate each generation on the historical impact of our military through the participation of the community with those who serve encouraging patriotism… Read more
POW/MIA

National Former POW Recognition Day – April 9th

April 9th is designated by Congress as the Presidentially proclaimed observance of National Former POW Recognition Day. On this day we honor the American servicemen and women who experienced unimaginable trials and profound cruelty as prisoners of war. On April 9, 1942 United States forces surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula, beginning the Bataan Death March. This event was the forcible… Read more