[Chdiraux-l] Coast Guard Day -023/06

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From: Allen, Thad Admiral
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 3:21 PM
Subject: Coast Guard Day


To the Men and Women of the Coast Guard:
 
Today marks the 216th Birthday of our Coast Guard.  This anniversary offers
us a moment to celebrate our rich history, reflect on our past and focus on
our future.  The Coast Guard's unique legacy as America's lifesaver and
maritime guardian evolved from the selfless courage and unflinching
determination of our predecessors.  It is in their honor that we celebrate
today.
 
In 1790, Congress authorized secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton to
build a fleet of ten cutters to secure our freedom and protect our coast.
For the next eight years, the Revenue Marine was the nation's only naval
force.  Over time, it evolved and acquired new responsibilities to meet the
growing needs of a democracy in the early years of a new nation.
 
The world has changed dramatically since 1790 and continues to change with
every day.  The global war on terrorism, the Maritime Transportation
Security Act, The Homeland Security Act, the National Strategy for Homeland
Security, and the National Strategy for Maritime Security have given the
Coast Guard additional areas of mission emphasis.  Meeting those new
maritime security demands, while sustaining the trust and confidence of the
public we serve in preserving our maritime safety and exercising our
maritime stewardship duties, requires us to continually challenge ourselves
and improve the way we do business.  By focusing on superior mission
execution in all that we do, our active duty, reserve, civilian and
auxiliary men and women are meeting these challenges head on, often times in
unique and innovative ways.  I am proud of these tremendous efforts and your
hard work.
 
With the arrival of our 217th year of continuous service, we can look
forward to the promise of more opportunities to serve America, and even more
challenges.  I reaffirm my commitment to each of you on this special day to
ensure that our Coast Guard men and women are the most versatile workforce
in government, equipped with the most capable fleet of ships, aircraft and
boats, along with the most effective systems that will support them.  We
have an extraordinary legacy of excellence as America's Coast Guard.  We
will build on that legacy.  We will rise to meet the challenges facing us.
And we will remain always ready.
 
Happy Birthday and Semper Paratus!
 
Admiral Thad Allen
 
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