Coast Guard Birthday - August 4th, 2025
August 4th is just around the corner, and you know what that means... it's almost time to celebrate the Coast Guard Birthday ! I mean, can you believe it's been 235 years since Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, founded the Revenue Cutter Service (RCS) on August 4, 1790? That's right, folks! The United States Coast Guard, the oldest continuous seagoing service in the United States, is turning another year older, and we couldn't be more excited! So, let's dive into the history behind this amazing holiday. The Revenue Cutter Service was initially formed to enforce tariffs and trade laws, as well as prevent smuggling. Over time, the RCS evolved to take on more responsibilities, such as search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and even defense operations. In 1915, the RCS merged with the United States Life-Saving Service (USLSS) to form the United States Coast Guard. Today, the Coast Guard is a unique branch of the US military that opera...