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The Coast Guard was established on Aug. 4, 1790. The Coast Guard is charged with maritime security, safety, and stewardship. While the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, during times of war, it can be transferred to the Department of the Navy, as it did in WWI and WWII.
The Coast Guard is comprised of approximately 40,000 active duty personnel supported by an additional 7,000 reservists.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Cutter Departs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for Last Time
The Coast Guard Cutter Reliance is leaving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for the last time.
Coast Guard Academy Alters Training for Incoming Class Due to Virus
The Coast Guard Academy has made major changes because of the coronavirus pandemic.
21 Mexican Nationals Caught in Two-Boat Maritime Smuggling Attempt
The boats were spotted at about 1 a.m. as they crossed from Mexican territorial waters toward the United States.
Pressure Increases on Coast Guard to Ban Confederate Flag
The Coast Guard changed its policy in 2019 to give commanders discretion as to how to handle such imagery.
Coast Guard Station Brunswick Honors Shipwreck Rescue Efforts
Eight members of Coast Guard Station Brunswick were recognized Monday for their exemplary performance during rescue efforts.
Coast Guard Rescues 10 After Boat Sinks in Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer rescued the 10 people with the help of a Good Samaritan.
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Coast Guard Videos
A low-profile go-fast vessel is shown next to the Coast Guard Cutter James in mid-May, 2020 in the Pacific...
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew hoist two fishermen from the water 23 miles northeast...
U.S. service members get creative with their military quarantine fitness during restrictions and closures. (Video by Army Staff Sgt...
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk Helicopter aircrew rescued three people and a dog from a capsized...
Coast Guardsman Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Wargo downplayed his passion to avoid ridicule by friends as a kid...
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