Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Edward Flynn | A Coast Guardsman with Maritime Safety and Security Team 91103 prepares a patrol boat...... read more read more
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For almost 70 years, the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve have answered the country's call to service.
In that spirit, it is fitting to honor their professional service and sacrifice. As we honor the proud military service, we also celebrate Feb. 19, as the official birthday of the Coast Guard Reserve.
The Coast Guard is one of America's five armed forces and traces its roots back to Aug. 4, 1790, when it was then known as the Revenue Cutter Service. Serving in harms way when a natural disaster hits or in times of armed conflict, these dedicated professionals have diligently stood the watch at home and abroad.
The Coast Guard Reserve was created in 1941 when Congress amended the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Reserve Act that separated the Coast Guard into the reserve and auxiliary components. The Coast Guard is the nation's oldest continuous seagoing service with responsibilities including search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, aid to navigation, ice breaking, environmental protection, port security and military readiness.
While those on active duty often rely on formal educational programs, shipboard experience and on-the-job-training, reservists have their civilian experiences from which to draw. In the joint environment of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Coast Guard Reserves are an important part of the total force team.
"Reservists bring an invaluable skill set to the table that greatly enhances the JTF mission," said Coast Guard Lt. Bryan Burkhalter, executive officer of Maritime Safety and Security Team 91103. "These reservists are a tremendous resource. They are highly motivated and capable."
MSST 91103 is deployed here to perform maritime anti-terrorism and force protection duties for JTF.
While celebrating the Coast Guard Reserve birthday, we also celebrate and pay tribute to a proud tradition of always keeping faith with their motto: Semper Paratus, Always Ready. It is that spirit that members of the Coast Guard continue to answer the call to freedom on the sea and on land.
"I'm proud to be a member of the Coast Guard Reserve," said Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Brian Putnam, shore side leading chief petty officer of MSST 91103. "Since Sept. 11, 2001, many Coast Guard reservists have spent considerable time on active duty. We are valued and make an important contribution to this JTF mission. We are always ready and proud to do our job."
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 02.22.2010 09:38 |
| Story ID: | 45678 |
| Location: | GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
| Web Views: | 182 |
| Downloads: | 160 |
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