Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

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Mary-Elizabeth Pratt is a DC-based freelance writer and non-profit employee. She combines her degrees in English and Military History with her experience as a Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist to teach others about the importance of the military’s smallest branch. Currently working with the Fisher House Foundation in operations, Mary-Elizabeth has spent time with the US Air Force, US Coast Guard, and several small museums as a civilian.

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This is the official history of the Coast Guard’s ‘Hell Roarin’ legend
Coast Guard

This is the official history of the Coast Guard’s ‘Hell Roarin’ legend

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

9 important things you realize when dating a veteran
Military Life

9 important things you realize when dating a veteran

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

15 important and surprising differences between the Navy and Coast Guard
Coast Guard

15 important and surprising differences between the Navy and Coast Guard

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

7 things you probably didn’t know about the U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard

7 things you probably didn’t know about the U.S. Coast Guard

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

13 thoughts I had during Coast Guard boot camp graduation
Basic Training

13 thoughts I had during Coast Guard boot camp graduation

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

The Coast Guard rescued half a million New Yorkers from the 9/11 terror attacks
Coast Guard

The Coast Guard rescued half a million New Yorkers from the 9/11 terror attacks

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

13 US Coast Guard Legends
Coast Guard

13 US Coast Guard Legends

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

The complete hater’s guide to the US Coast Guard
Coast Guard

The complete hater’s guide to the US Coast Guard

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

8 reasons being in the military is like being in a sorority
Family & MilSpouse

8 reasons being in the military is like being in a sorority

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

The cast of ‘Star Trek’ goes to the White House to say thanks to troops and families
Entertainment

The cast of ‘Star Trek’ goes to the White House to say thanks to troops and families

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

This Coast Guard hero fought with Marines for two days to hold the Japanese at Corregidor
Coast Guard

This Coast Guard hero fought with Marines for two days to hold the Japanese at Corregidor

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

8 photos that show why the Coast Guard is America’s icebreaker
Coast Guard

8 photos that show why the Coast Guard is America’s icebreaker

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

That time three Coasties walked a thousand miles in the snow to rescue trapped sailors
Coast Guard

That time three Coasties walked a thousand miles in the snow to rescue trapped sailors

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

The 7 everyday struggles of women in the military
Entertainment

The 7 everyday struggles of women in the military

By Mary-Elizabeth Pratt