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
Coast Guard Halts Vessel in Florida as Illegal Charter
The Coast Guard halted the voyage of a 48-foot pleasure craft in the Miami River after discovering several safety violations.
Two Recent Coast Guard Academy Graduates Talk Life in the Fleet
A month on the job, and Ensign Dana Rohde was at the helm of a 225-foot-long, 2,000-ton seagoing buoy tender.
Coast Guard Academy Class of 2022 Nearing the End of Swab Summer
The day started at 3:30 a.m. with the sounding of an alarm -- the kind that goes off when there's been a collision.
1 of Greatest Coast Guard Rescues to Be Celebrated
As strong winds blew in the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1918, an explosion offshore rattled windows in Rodanthe.
Coast Guard Member Rescues Struggling Swimmer on Wedding Day
A bridegroom has been credited with saving a struggling swimmer just moments after his beach wedding on the Gulf Coast.
Military Leaders Respond as Rising Seas Threaten Installations
Former military leaders gather Tuesday at a conference on sea level rise and security at The Citadel.
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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...
