On this day in 1790, Congress authorized Secretary Alexander Hamilton's proposal to build 10 new cutters, starting the Revenue Cutter Service.
Semper Paratus
Always Ready as our Maritime First Responders
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Active Duty: 40,992
Reserve: 7,000
Civilian: 8,577
Auxiliary: 31,000
____________________
Total Workforce: 87,569
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Todays Coast Guard helps us in so many ways.
https://www.uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/index.php?m=rb
And now a public APP, that I have been using for 4 years [originally only available through a private link]
http://uscgboating.org/mobile/
This app has a place to register Float Plans , your boat info, etc., for quick USCG recognition of your vessel.
Jim...
PS: my original app was by BastaYa for his close friend in Puerto Rico
Semper Paratus
Always Ready as our Maritime First Responders
_______
Active Duty: 40,992
Reserve: 7,000
Civilian: 8,577
Auxiliary: 31,000
____________________
Total Workforce: 87,569
___________
Todays Coast Guard helps us in so many ways.
https://www.uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/index.php?m=rb
And now a public APP, that I have been using for 4 years [originally only available through a private link]
http://uscgboating.org/mobile/
This app has a place to register Float Plans , your boat info, etc., for quick USCG recognition of your vessel.
Jim...
PS: my original app was by BastaYa for his close friend in Puerto Rico
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