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Press Release

Date: July 31, 2008

Contact: Lt. Brian Sadler
(716) 843-9527

HEADLINE HEREU.S. COAST GUARD CELEBRATES 218TH BIRTHDAY
Media is invited to see how the Coast Guard's modernization efforts allow us to better serve the American public

CLEVELAND - U.S. Coast Guard men and women will celebrate the service's 218th birthday on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.

The U.S. Coast Guard has a proud history of service to our nation, and through modernization, we will be able to increase our responsiveness and effectiveness, and meet the challenges of the 21st century.

The 33-foot Special Purpose Craft - Law Enforcement boat is one of the assets Station Buffalo has acquired to better improve its response capabilities.

The 33-foot SPC-LE boat will allow the Coast Guard to better execute their missions; and therefore better serve, secure and protect America nationally and locally.

The media is invited to see the 33-foot SPC-LE boat and learn how the improved capabilities allows Station Buffalo to better serve the people in their area of responsibility.

Media wishing to see and learn about the 33-foot SPC-LE should contact Lt. Brian Sadler , Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, at (716) 843-9527.

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