Massachusetts is the birthplace of the Coast Guard. America’s oldest seagoing service has an exceptionally rich history and those who have served in the Coast Guard here in Massachusetts have made significant contributions to that history. The U.S. Lighthouse Establishment, U.S. Lifesaving Service, Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service were all predecessors to today’s modern Coast Guard. From the Departments of Treasury, Transportation, and Homeland Security, this federal service has evolved into an organization with dozens of missions, some of which may surprise you. Most are aware of the role of Coast Guard men and women as first responders, law enforcement officers, and boating safety experts but few know that some are oceanographers, combat veterans, arctic explorers, and even astronauts.  

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