Coast Guard Air Station thanked by Daughters of the American Revolution

The Coast Guard is an integral part of the community of Coos Bay and North Bend. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized this significance by presenting the North Bend CG Air Station for their 50 years of serving our area.

On Tuesday, August 13th the Coos Bay Chapter of DAR Regent Karry Johnson and member Susan Peck presented Captain Bustamente with a plaque to commemorate and thank the base for serving our nation.

The Coast Guard Air Station has been serving the area since September 28, 1974. The base area of responsibility (AOR) encompasses 220 miles of shoreline extending from Pacific City, Oregon, south to the California border, west to the 50nm offshore and east to the I-5 corridor.

The local DAR chapter felt that the fifty years of service to our area needed to be recognized, “for their unwavering dedication to protecting our shores and waterways, ensuring the safety of maritime commerce, saving lives at sea and land and serving our nation with courage and distinction since 1974.”

The Coos Bay chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was established in 1917. DAR is a lineage-based women’s service organization founded in the United States in 1890. They are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. All members are required to trace their lineage back to the individuals who helped play a role in winning the American independence during the Revolutionary War.

The local chapter explains that “DAR fosters a sense of patriotism and national pride. Members participate in patriotic activities, events, and ceremonies that celebrate American heritage and honor those who have served in the military.”

To find out more information about the Coos Bay Chapter visit their website at www.coosbaydar.weebly.com.