May 30, 2016
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Members from area Coast Guard units participated Monday during the 132nd Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade in Portsmouth.
Rear Adm. Meredith Austin, the commander of the 5th Coast Guard District, was honored as the parade's grand marshal.
Immediately following the parade, area Coast Guard members joined other service members and civilians in a Vietnam War memorial service at the Portsmouth Arts and Cultural Center. Portsmouth has the distinction of hosting the oldest continuous Memorial Day parade in the country and is also a designated Coast Guard City.