08/04/2025
Today we mark 235 years of the US Coast Guard! As the official hotel of The National WWII Museum, The Higgins Hotel proudly honors the legacy of the millions of those who have served our nation—especially during World War II. To celebrate this anniversary, the Museum is offering FREE admission today for all active-duty members, reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Coast Guard.
In this image from the Museum's Digital Collections, a member of the Coast Guard checks the machine gun on his "Sea Bird" amphibious plane before taking off for convoy duty in the clouds.