Coast Guard

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 Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service

The Coast Guard will wrap up a study examining why minority service members are leaving its ranks.

Coast Guard Helps Rescue Fishermen After Capsized Boat Found off Oregon Coast

Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after the U.S. Coast Guard found their boat capsized near Coos Bay, Oregon.

Deadly Boat Fire: 4 Families of Victims File Suit Against Conception Owners

Documents filed in federal court allege the vessel, which was owned by Truth Aquatics, was "unseaworthy."

NC Man Arrested with Assault Weapon Rifle, Body Armor at Cape May, Police Say

Officials did not say what, if anything, Dustin A. Peters planned to do with the weapons.

Company Hired to Extract Cargo Ship Months After it Capsized

The ship’s pilot and 23 crew members were all safely rescued, including four men trapped for 36 hours.

Coast Guard Technician Sentenced for Murdering 2 Co-Workers

James Wells was convicted in October of killing Electrician's Mate First Class James Hopkins and Richard Belisle.

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Coast Guard Equipment

MH-60 Jayhawk

Cyclone Class Coastal Patrol Ship - PC

C-37A

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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...

Coast Guard Fitness Requirements

USCG Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)

Body Composition Tests

Are You Fit to Serve?

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The History and Roles of the Coast Guard

The Unique Role of the U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard Jobs At a Glance

How To Become A Coast Guard Officer

Coast Guard Weight Requirements At a Glance

Coast Guard Boot Camp Timeline At a Glance

Coast Guard Special Pay

Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay

Coast Guard Sea Pay