The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the U.S. Coast Guard on its 225th anniversary by dedicating a Forever stamp to honor its role in protecting the security of the nation and advancing vital maritime interests.
The stamp dedication ceremony took place at the Coast Guard’s Douglas A. Munro Headquarters building, named after a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, in Washington, DC. Joining Postmaster General Megan Brennan were Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft.
“The Coast Guard is truly a symbol of safety to all Americans. Those who live in a coastal community, or spend time on our waterways and shores, know that the Coast Guard does whatever it takes to ensure that they are safe and protected,” said Brennan.
The stamp shows two icons of the Coast Guard: the cutter Eagle, a three-masted sailing ship known as “America’s Tall Ship,” and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, the standard rescue aircraft of the Coast Guard.
During an average day, Coast Guard personnel assist more than 300 people in distress, save more than $2 million in property, board 90 large vessels for port safety checks, conduct 120 law enforcement boardings, and investigate more than a dozen marine accidents.
The Coast Guard today has more than 49,000 active-duty men and women; 7,300 reservists; 8,300 civilian employees and 30,000 volunteer auxiliary personnel. In addition to saving lives at sea, members of the Coast Guard enforce maritime law, oversee aids to navigation, conduct icebreaking operations, protect the marine environment, respond to oil spills and water pollution, ensure port security, support scientific research at sea, combat terrorism and aid in the nation’s defense.
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