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United States Coast Guard: Celebrating 222nd years of service

Written by earle
Sunday, 29 July 2012 21:41
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Coast Guard day held every August 4 commemorates the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard as the Revenue Marine on August 4, 1970.

The U.S. Coast Guard has been honored in the military branch for protecting the country’s waters and shorelines.

For many years, they are responsible for the country’s maritime assistance to navigation, maritime safety, security and stewardship.

The history of the U.S. Coast Guard lies in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Founded by the then Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, the coast guard was formed to enforce tax laws and rescue anyone in distress.

Since then, the agency evolved including their roles and responsibilities and formalization of the organization.

Today, U.S. Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the country safeguarding maritime interests and environment around the world.

This August 4 will be the 222nd celebration of the Coast Guard’s dedicated service to the country. As we celebrate this day honoring the U.S. Coast Guard, let us be reminded of their efforts in keeping our waters secure and safe.

Military Plaques salutes Coast Guard personnel today and every day!

United States Coast Guard Reserve: Born Ready

Written by Aihra
Wednesday, 04 April 2012 02:33
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Known to many, the United States Coast Guard is one of our nation’s five military services. They serve to defend and preserve the shorelines of the United States. The USCG protects the personal safety and security of the American people, the marine transportation system and infrastructure, natural and economic resources and the territorial integrity of our nation-from both domestic and foreign threats, natural and manmade.

The United States Coast Guard Reserve, on the other hand, is the reserve military force of the Coast Guard. Founded on 19 February 1941, the reservists normally drill two days a month and an additional twelve days of active duty each year. They possess the same training and qualifications as their active duty counterparts.

The multi-mission military service offers a unique blend of military, law enforcement, humanitarian, regulatory, and diplomatic capabilities.

The Nation’s primary maritime law enforcement service covers three broad roles: maritime safety, maritime security and maritime stewardship.

Maritime security. Since 1790, the USCG has been the “law of the sea.” Maritime security requires a wide range of experience and skills. They use a broad law enforcement power with prudence and restraint mainly important in suppressing violations of drug, immigration and fisheries laws, as well as to secure our nation from terrorist threats.

Maritime safety. The USCG provides the world’s fastest and most effective response to distress calls. They USCG men and women are carefully trained and tested so that when the alarm sounds, they are at their best.

Maritime stewardship. Being part of the USCG doesn’t mean that you are just protecting coastlines and borders but also responsible in protecting valuable natural marine resources as well as private and commercial waterways.

Above photo shows a US Coast Guard plaque in full color. All items are hand made from solid, mahogany wood that is kiln dried at our own workshop making sure no warping will occur. Carvings are all done by hand – we do not use decals, colored tin plate, plastic, or laser etching. For more info, go to www.militaryplaques.com!

source: www.uscg.mil/

Operation New Dawn – Facts Behind the Iraq War Name

Written by Aihra
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 04:25
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After almost 9 years of invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein, US Defense Secretary Panetta finally packs up military flag on December 12, 2011. Operation New Dawn wrapped up their troops that include the last 4, 000 American troops completely withdrawn on December 18, 2011, leaving Iraq still tackling a destabilized but stubborn insurgency, sectarian tensions and political instability. Only 150 US soldiers are left in Iraq attached to the US Embassy located near the Tigris River.

Operation New Dawn is the latest Iraq war name designated by the Obama administration. The name given reflects the reduced role U.S. troops plays in securing the country this year as troop levels fall, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates. Replacing Operation Iraqi Freedom, the new name took effect in September 2011, when U.S. troop levels are supposed to drop about 50, 000 in number.

The name change symbolized U.S. Military’s combat role in Iraq is rapidly drawing to a close. Base on the memo released in Feb 17 by Gates sent to Gen. David H. Petraeus, regional top commander, the name seeks to “recognize our evolving relationship with the Government of Iraq.”

On their official website, the troop defined themselves as “dedicated professional working with Iraqis to establish and enduring strategic partnership.” Their main purpose is to demonstrate through their actions the nation’s commitment to the Iraqi people and set the conditions for an enduring partnership with a sovereign, stable, self-reliant, and unified Iraq.

To exercise their sole purpose, Operation New Dawn helps BUILD Iraq’s civil capacity by abiding four main values which are: Build, Partner, Strengthen and Pressure. They helped build Iraq’s civil capacity by providing a secure environment for political, economic and institutional initiatives to succeed. Partner with the US Embassy Baghdad to enable a successful transition using a whole-of-government approach. Strengthen the Iraqi Security Forces by advising, training, assisting and equipping the force. Lastly, Pressure extremist networks through partnered counterterrorism operations.

Above photo shows the Operation New Dawn deployment plaque in full color. Made from mahogany wood and carved by experience craftsmen, the plaque is amazingly detailed and durable. Simply perfect as a gift or wall decoration. Get this awesome deployment plaque only at www.militaryplaques.com today!

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