President Harry Truman said, "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid." And while we cannot repay these fine individuals, we can honor their service, which is what the Coast Guard Foundation does with its Tribute to the Coast Guard in Our Nation's Capital on June 12, 2012 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

For the past seven years, we have had the privilege of honoring the dedicated service of the men and women of the Coast Guard, and this year will be no exception. Through the generosity of our donors, this event has raised more than $6.1 million since its inception — our goal is to add another million dollars this year.

These brave men and women and their families sacrifice so much for us each and every day. They rescue us. They are the nation's first responders to disasters, both natural and man-made. They protect our ports and our environment. They keep our country safe from the threat of terrorists, as well as our streets safe from those who seek to bring illegal drugs here. They do all this, and ask for very little in return. Our Tribute to the Coast Guard in Our Nation's Capital is a unique opportunity to recognize their accomplishments and thank them publicly.

If you're interested in attending this dinner, please contact Vice President of Corporate and Government Relations, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (860) 535-0786. Check out photos from last year's dinner to see what a great evening this is.