POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is thanking all members of the Coast Guard on this National Coast Guard Day.
“We appreciate the service of the brave men and women of the US Coast Guard,” Jacobs said. “As a Navy Veteran myself, I understand the sacrifice made by members of our armed services, coast guard, and their family members. Today, a grateful nation says, “Thank You!”
August 4 is celebrated as Coast Guard Day to honor the establishment on that day in 1790 of the Revenue Cutter Service, forebear of today’s Coast Guard, by the Treasury Department. To learn more, click the link below:
https://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month/origins-of-coast-guard-day.html