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Happy 236th Birthday, United States Coast Guard! Honoring 236 Years of Service, Sacrifice and Maritime Excellence

Check out these businesses owned by Coast Guard Veterans Check out these famous Coast Guard veterans Read a full history of the USCG Today marks the 236th birthday of the United States Coast Guard, one of America’s oldest military services and a branch whose history stretches back to the earliest days of our nation. On August 4, 1790, President George… Read more
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Happy 87th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary!

Today, June 23rd, we recognize and celebrate the 87th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, established by Congress on June 23, 1939. For 87 years, Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers have proudly served America’s waterways and coastal communities by promoting boating safety, supporting search and rescue missions, conducting public education programs, assisting with vessel examinations, supporting environmental protection efforts,… Read more
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December 1st Marks The 73rd Birthday Of The Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which include search and rescue (by air and… Read more

December 1st Marks The 72nd Birthday Of The Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which include search and rescue (by air and… Read more

Latest Labor Bureau Statistics Show Where Veterans Are Finding Work

A careful look at the latest Bureau of Labor data will show which industries are hiring more veterans–and that’s good news for the estimated 850,000 U.S. veteran’s still searching for employment. According to an article recently published by Stars and Stripes, veterans may have the best luck finding employment in government agencies, transportation, maintenance, installation or security work. Veterans preference… Read more