Coast Guard to host public Community Day in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard is scheduled to host a free, open-to-the-public Community Day in Corpus Christi on Saturday July 29th at Water’s Edge Park in Corpus Christi.
During the event, Coast Guard members from Sector Corpus Christi and surrounding units will display equipment and discuss various Coast Guard missions.
Attendees can interact with Coast Guard air crews, rescue swimmers,...
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