Product Description
Show your respect for the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard with the 3'x5' Coast Guard Retired Outdoor Flag. Crafted from durable nylon, this flag is designed for long-lasting outdoor use and features a strong header with grommets for easy display on any flagpole. Whether you're honoring your service or supporting a retired Coast Guard member, this flag is the perfect way to showcase your pride and appreciation.
Features:
- Durable Nylon Construction: Resists fading and withstands the elements for long-term outdoor use.
- 3' x 5' Size: Ideal for flagpoles or as a display piece.
- Header & Grommets: Reinforced header and sturdy grommets for easy attachment to flagpoles.
- Vibrant Colors: Features bold and vibrant Coast Guard Retired design, ensuring visibility and respect.
- UV Resistant: Designed to maintain color integrity even in direct sunlight.
- Perfect for Outdoor Display: Suitable for residential, commercial, or military use.
The United States Coast Guard is the coastal defense, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Coast Guard is unique in that it has jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters. During peacetime they operate under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; during times of war they can be transferred to the U.S. Department of the Navy. The Coast Guard wasn’t called the Coast Guard when it was created. Alexander Hamilton requested Congress form a seagoing service in August 1790, the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service. The Revenue-Marine primarily served by collecting customs duties at U.S. sea ports but were given mission opportunities as well, voluntarily and legislatively.
After the War of 1812, the sea power that the British and Spanish had in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico had weakened significantly. This gave resurgence to piracy along the Gulf Coast. Revenue cutters were dispatched to fight the pirates. In 1820, there were 4 pirate ships captured by the USRC Alabama off La Balize. Later in 1822, with the help of USS Peacock and HMS Speedwell, the Alabama captured another 5 pirate ships. In 1832, the Secretary of the Treasury Louis McLane issued a written order to conduct winter cruises to assist mariners in need. This began the life-saving mission for which the Coast Guard is known for.
