CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The City of Corpus Christi is celebrating a momentous achievement as it receives the official designation of a Coast Guard City. This honor highlights the community's longstanding support for the U.S. Coast Guard.

This prestigious honor was granted by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and formally approved by the United States Congress back in April.

City leaders and military personnel gathered at the Corpus Christi International Airport at the Coast Guard facility on Friday, August 8, for a special designation ceremony. The Veterans Memorial High School Coast Guard JROTC Color Guard assisted with the Pledge of Allegiance.

"A momentous occasion as we proudly recognize our designation as a U.S. Coast Guard City, as this is a special point of pride because we are

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