Seagulls flying above group of sailors and waves | Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt for LIFE magazine, 1943 | Corpus Christi, TX Happy Memorial Day! We’d like to dedicate this post to all of the brave men and women who have served in this country’s armed forces, but as advocates for open access to clean water, we have a special place in our hearts for cute sailors. The uniform doesn’t hurt either!Enjoy the holiday, everyone!

Seagulls flying above group of sailors and waves | Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt for LIFE magazine, 1943 | Corpus Christi, TX

Happy Memorial Day! We’d like to dedicate this post to all of the brave men and women who have served in this country’s armed forces, but as advocates for open access to clean water, we have a special place in our hearts for cute sailors. The uniform doesn’t hurt either!

Enjoy the holiday, everyone!

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