First lady Michelle Obama to sponsor the CGC STRATTON

Posted on 20 July 2009 by Ryan Erickson | Comments

Though I’m not a Cutter guy this is still pretty cool. In a press released put out this afternoon we’re told that first lady Michelle Obama will be sponsoring the Coast Guard Cutter STRATTON, the third National Security Cutter; fitting as she’s (the Cutter) “…named after one of the most extraordinary women to serve our nation in uniform,” said Mrs. Obama, an extraordinary woman in her own right.

This will be the first Cutter to be sponsored by a first lady. From the release-

As the sponsor the first lady will be involved in the life of the cutter. This is Obama’s first formal association with a United States Coast Guard cutter and serving as Stratton’s sponsor is an extension of her commitment to supporting America’s men and women in uniform and their families.

To view the release in its entirety please follow this link.