ANNUAL OBSERVANCES


LGBTQ+ Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June is Pride Month. The Coast Guard celebrates the multitude of contributions, sacrifices and innovations from individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.

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BHM

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, originated from the efforts of Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson who established Negro History Week in 1926.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Every year, the nation observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from 15 September to 15 October. This observance celebrates the contributions, achievements, and histories of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central American, and South America.

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AANHPI

AANHPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, and the U. S. Coast Guard celebrates the rich cultures, contributions, traditions, and languages within the AANHPI community.

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AANHPI

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Suicide is a public health problem that affects all of us, our units, families, the enterprise, and country.

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Women's History Month

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is observed annually in March to recognize the contributions of women throughout U.S. history.

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Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

Every November, the Nation celebrates National Native American Heritage Month (NAHM), which is dedicated to recognizing the cultures, histories, traditions, and valuable contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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