# Mary-Elizabeth Pratt

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.

## Recent Articles

- [This is the official history of the Coast Guard’s ‘Hell Roarin’ legend](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/coast-guard-history-healy.md>)
- [7 things you probably didn’t know about the U.S. Coast Guard](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-culture/7-facts-about-coast-guard.md>)
- [9 important things you realize when dating a veteran](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/9-important-things-you-realize-when-dating-a-veteran.md>)
- [13 thoughts I had during Coast Guard boot camp graduation](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/lists/13-thoughts-during-coast-guard-graduation.md>)
- [The Coast Guard rescued half a million New Yorkers from the 9/11 terror attacks](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-moments/coast-guard-9-11-rescue.md>)
- [13 US Coast Guard Legends](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/13-legends-us-coast-guard.md>)
- [The complete hater’s guide to the US Coast Guard](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/coast-guard-jokes.md>)
- [The 7 everyday struggles of women in the military](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/7-everyday-struggles-women-deal-serving-military.md>)
- [15 important and surprising differences between the Navy and Coast Guard](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/15-important-and-surprising-differences-between-the-navy-and-coast-guard.md>)
- [This Coast Guard hero fought with Marines for two days to hold the Japanese at Corregidor](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/this-coast-guard-hero-fought-with-marines-for-two-days-to-hold-the-japanese-at-corregidor.md>)