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.
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Coast Guard Commander Dies from Injuries in Motorcycle Crash
The staff of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Alder described Commander Waters as a "tenacious Black hull sailor and Cutterman."
Coast Guard: 2 More Bodies Found After Alaska Planes Crash
The two planes collided in mid-air Monday, killing six people, the Coast Guard said.
Team Heads to Alaska to Probe Sightseeing Planes Collision
Four people were killed after the floatplanes carrying cruise ship tourists collided near Ketchikan, the Coast Guard said.
Judge Blocks Release of Coast Guard Officer Accused of Compiling Hit List
Christopher Hasson is accused of stockpiling firearms and drafting a hit list of prominent Democrats and journalists.
Mother's Day Was Extra Special for This Coast Guard Couple
While their preemie was in the NICU, the Maggios missed two paychecks because of the government shutdown.
N. Korean Cargo Ship Seized by US Arrives in American Samoa
American Samoa was chosen because of "its central strategic location," said a Coast Guard official.
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Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Tin, an explosive detection canine with the Maritime Security Response Team, retires after.
Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast aboard an interceptor boat from the cutter pursue suspected cocaine smugglers in.
The Argentine coast guard opened fire on a Chinese vessel on Saturday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for intercepting any potential threats that may appear in the D.C. sky.
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Savannah hoists an 80-year-old woman Sunday, Jan..
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