The Coast Guard was established on January 28, 1915. 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
Reality TV Star Pleads Guilty in Crash that Killed Coast Guardsman
A former reality television show star pleaded guilty to killing a Coast Guardsman during a drunken, wrong-way crash.
Pence Tells Coast Guard Academy Graduates They're Needed
Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 2018 graduating class is needed more than ever.
Coast Guard Assists Canadian Mariner in Distress
The Coast Guard assisted a distressed Canadian mariner to Hilo Sunday after his vessel began taking on water.
Astronauts Discuss How the Coast Guard Prepared Them for NASA
Of the hundreds of astronauts sent into space by NASA, Bruce Melnick and Daniel Burbank share a special bond.
Coast Guard Atlantic Area to Welcome New Commander
The U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area is welcoming a new commander.
Coast Guard Offloading 6 Tons of Cocaine at Port Everglades
Another haul of cocaine seized from alleged traffickers is being offloaded by the U.S. Coast Guard at Port Everglades.
Coast Guard Equipment
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Coast Guard Basic PFT
The Coast Guard physical fitness program is designed to ensure that all Coast Guard members have the strength and stamina to...
