Sea Service Officers Donate to Make-A-Wish

WASHINGTON -- An event to celebrate the recent promotion of  US Coast Guard officers and a Navy officer will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic.

Approximatley13 Coast Guard officers and one Navy officer have united to throw a celebration of their promotions, and donate approximately $4,000 dollars to contribute towards the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition.

Traditionally, when an officer is promoted they host an event to celebrate with friends and co-workers. This is called a wetting-down. Instead of hosting a traditional party, these officers decided to turn their event into an opportunity to help others.

The celebration will take place at Clydes of Gallery Place in Washington on Friday from 2-4 p.m. Media wishing to attend the event should contact Ashley Korbas from Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic at (301) 962-9474 x. 526.

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The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America.

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