Presidential Message on the Birthday of the United States Coast Guard

Key Points

• Trump released a statement celebrating the 236th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard and praising its role in border security and stopping illegal drugs.
• The message highlights a $25 billion investment to build 21 new ships, 40 helicopters, and 17 icebreakers to update the fleet.
• Coast Guard members received a $2,000 bonus payment last December to recognize their hard work and help bring in new recruits.
• The administration says these changes have helped the Coast Guard reach its highest recruiting levels in many years.

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