Satin Dark Navy Blue Off The Shoulder Formal Dresses Elegant A Line Open Back Navy Blue Long Prom Dress, Long Dark Blue For abcprom Uniform History Prior to 1972, Coast Guard uniforms were largely modeled after U.S. Navy uniforms. In 1972 Admiral Chester R. Bender introduced distinct Coast Guard blue service dress and other uniforms File:U.S. Navy evening and dinner dress blue uniforms, c. 1967.jpg Wikimedia Commons