I was just thinking the other day, we’ve been together a long time, haven’t we? Decades at this point. But you probably didn’t remember it’s our anniversary, did you? I know—I was just as surprised as you, but this month marks 70 years since the inaugural issue of “The Coast Guard Reservist” was published. We don’t look a day over 25, do we? Flatterer. Well, what started as a monthly four-page newsletter has morphed into a 50-page quarterly magazine. What hasn’t changed is the purpose of the magazine itself, which—from Issue 1 in 1953—was “the dissemination of up-to-date information of interest to all Coast Guard reservists, on active and inactive duty.” (Interestingly, when I look through the pages of just the first few issues, I see so many familiar topics: training courses available, command information, retirement calculation, advancement requirements, and member accomplishments.) Putting this magazine together is truly enjoyable work. Showcasing the triumphs of the Reserve, both collectively and through the talents of its individuals, isn’t difficult. It’s like taking pictures of the bride at the wedding—the subject is so classy that the task is easy. This publication has weathered many changes in the service, has been helmed by many good people who shepherded it through the decades, but above all, it’s enjoyed a strong, loyal following through you, our readers. We continue to not only keep you informed about the operations and updates regarding our beloved service, but to honor the traditions and customs of our heritage and that long blue line of service members who left that legacy. I raise my coffee cup in a toast to you, and to us, as we celebrate our platinum anniversary. Cheers, shipmates. . Anastasia Devlin Editor 70 YEARS of the Reservist! / ,I / THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE COAST GUANO liESERVE S P ECIAL I S SUE The attack on America, September 11th, 2001. The Uniform Issue, the first presentation of every uniform and the proper way to wear, June 2006. Volume LXVI . Issue 1 • 2019 Reserve leadership gets biggest reorganization in 25 years. THE NEW PATH FORWARD Volume LXVII . Issue 2 • 2020 IN THE MIDST OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, "ALWAYS READY" HAS NEVER BEEN MORE TESTED OR REASSURING. COVID-19 COVID, the pandemic that fundamentally altered the world, April 2020. CG-R, the modernization of the Office of Reserve, January 2019. Issue 4 • 2023 . Reservist 3 Celebrating Celebrating 70 70 years of the Reservist years of the Reservist
