Digest>September 2000

Photo Caption:

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Earl Fox is shown here scanning the horizon of the Chesapeake Bay at Thomas Point Lighthouse. When this photograph was taken last year, Fox, now 81, was the last veteran of World War II who was still on active duty with the United States Coast Guard. He retired in November 1999. Photograph, courtesy of the United States Coast Guard.
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Story:

Salute to the Coast Guard
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