09/23/2026
Before the storm has a name, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) crews are already steering into danger to bring others to safety. ✊🏽
RPC honors every branch of the U.S. , and the USCG holds a special place in many Texans’ hearts for its courage, service, and willingness to answer the call:
1. Hurricane Harvey, 2017: Rescued more than 11,000 people and 1,000 pets -- greater area;
2. Hurricane Katrina, 2005: Rescued or evacuated more than 33,000 people.The Gov't Secuiry Ofc. (GAO) specifically credited USCG that empowered USCG to take responsibility and act. - , MS & AL;
3. SS Pendleton, 1952: Saved 32 survivors after the tanker split apart. - , MA;
4. “The Perfect Storm,” 1991: Rescued four Air National Guard personnel in 40-foot seas and 80-knot winds. - off the coast of , with some of its most famous events connected to .
These rescues reflect a tradition that resonates deeply in : stepping up, answering the phone, knocking on neighbors’ doors, and doing whatever it takes to leave no one behind.
That's is . That’s . Moreover, that's our view of America. ❤️💙
Did the USCG or another public or private service touch your life, support your family, or serve your community?
Share your story, & tag someone—or an organization—who should hear it. Share with a first responder, the 😁, or anyone else who deserves as a kudos. 👇🏽