The Coast Guard Cutter Alert streams decorative pendants in commemoration of Coast Guard Day at the Coast Guard pier in Astoria, Ore., Aug. 4, 2014. Coast Guard day is an internal activity for active duty and reserve Coast Guardsmen, civilian employees, retirees, auxiliarists and dependents, but it does have a significant share of interest to the local communities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg)