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
SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
The new M17 Advanced Sport Pellet, or ASP, pistol is powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge.
Coast Guard Academy Honors Pilot for Heroism in 1986 Rescue
Mark Feldman piloted a helicopter that pulled the two victims from Lake St. Clair in Ontario after their plane crashed.
Coast Guard Intercepts Small Boat Overloaded with Cubans North of Havana
A small boat overloaded with Cuban migrants was stopped Saturday by the Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton.
Lawmakers Take Coast Guard to Task Over Academy Bullying Allegations
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and two of his colleagues say the Coast Guard has not fully complied with their request for documents.
Latest US Coast Guard Ship Leaves Mississippi Shipyard
The seventh in a series of ships for the U.S. Coast Guard has left Ingalls Shipbuilding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Coast Guard Buys Sig P229 Airsoft Clone as Its New Training Sidearm
The Coast Guard has long used the Sig P229 .40 caliber pistol as its duty sidearm.
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November is Military Family Appreciation Month
2018 Discounts for Military Family Appreciation Month
Businesses are saluting Military Family Appreciation Month with discounts for vets, service members and their families.
Sam’s Club: Special Mil Membership in November
Sam's Club is honoring all active and retired military, veterans and their spouses this November.
Military Family Appreciation Quote: "How Lucky I Am"
A military family means more than just one service member leaning on a collection of supportive people stateside.
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