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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Veteran's Day 2012! Just Saying "Thank You" Does Not Seem To Be Enough!









In times of peace it operates as part of the Department of Homeland Security, serving as the nation's front-line agency for enforcing the nation's laws at sea, protecting the marine environment and the nation's vast coastline and ports, and saving life.  In times of war, or at the direction of the President, the Coast Guard serves as part of the Navy Department. 



On March 5, the U.S. Navy Seabees celebrate their 70th birthday. Well into their seventh decade, the Seabees of today continue the hard work of their predecessors from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Somalia and Bosnia.


The merchant marine is a civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Navy, but not a uniformed service, except in times of war when, in accordance with the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, mariners are considered military personnel. In a time of "national emergency", the President can permanently seize any merchant marine vessel. 

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