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The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard—the “North Carolina Navy”

By mamanning1 on October 3, 2019

Photo of the new Fast Response Cutter Richard Etheridge, named for the famed North Carolina Lifesaving Station keeper. (Coast Guard photo)

The Coast Guard’s history is closely tied to the State of North Carolina. This connection dates back to 1790 and the men and women who have served at the many stations and bases along the coast and eastern side of North Carolina.

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The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard—the “North Carolina Navy”