U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Sector and Station Charleston celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard's 228th birthday Aug. 4, 2018. "I joined the Coast Guard to have a positive impact on my community," said U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Alexander Waro. "For some it's a job, for me it's a way of life." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund)

U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Sector and Station Charleston celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard's 228th birthday Aug. 4, 2018. "Serving in the U.S. Coast Guard allows me to honor the storied legacy of the service and contribute to the mission as we move forward," said U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Jake Viveiros. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund)

U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Sector and Station Charleston celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard's 228th birthday Aug. 4, 2018. "I joined the Coast Guard in 1999," said U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Felisha DeCastro. "It always feels good to be a part of anything much bigger than yourself. There's tremendous job satisfaction in knowing I make contributions to an organization with such a proud legacy and an important part in American history." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund)