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Becomes Coast Guard City

On Aug. 4, 2022, the Southernmost City became the nation’s 30th Coast Guard City, a distinction that recognizes a city’s efforts to acknowledge the work of the Coast Guard in their community.

“You know it’s a big deal when the head of the entire Coast Guard is here,” Mayor Teri Johnston said, introducing Admiral Linda Fagan, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

“When I received word of this, I said, ‘What?...Our relationship goes back to 1825 and we’re just doing this now?’ I couldn’t believe it, but I’m thrilled to be here for it,” Fagan told the crowd.