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COAST GUARD COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The U.S. Coast Guard in your community

  • PSU 305 Deploys to Middle EastPSU 305 deploys to the Middle East      
    PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Coast Guard Port Security Unit 305 holds quarters at their home base before deploying to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Jan. 3, 2011. During the deployment, PSU 305 will provide seaward security at strategic port locations around the North Arabian Gulf ensuring the free flow of personnel, equipment and commerce in the region. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Anderson.
  • Helicopter Rescue Swimmer TrainingHelicopter rescue swimmer training
    PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Petty Officer 3rd class Darren Hicks is hoisted into an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., while conducting rescue swimmer training in the James River in the vicinity of the Monitor-Merrimack Bridge Tunnel, Dec. 28, 2011. Coast Guard Jayhawk air crews train regularly in swimmer deployments and recovery in waters within their area of responsibility. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class David Weydert.
  • Coast Guard participation Armed Forces BowlArmed Forces Bowl
    Representatives from all services salute the flag during the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 30, 2011.

  • Coast Guard recruits swear in Armed Forces BowlArmed Forces Bowl
    Coast Guard recruits stand at attention during the half-time swearing in ceremony The Armed Forces Bowl  was  nationally televised by ESPN. During halftime, Capt. James Whitehead, Sector Houston-Galveston's Sector Commander, conducted the Coast Guard swearing in ceremony for 20 recruits in front of a crowd of 41,000 football fans at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 30, 2011.
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Welcome:

The goal of the Coast Guard’s Community Relations is to foster positive relationships within the communities we live and operate. We develop, maintain and improve public understanding and support of the Coast Guard’s missions through interaction with our communities. We support our communities in a variety of ways including partnering with schools, participating in speaking engagements, loaning Coast Guard art to museums, and participating in parades, events and holiday observances. Beyond our local involvement, many national Coast Guard programs give you the opportunity to learn more about who we are and offer us the opportunity to listen to your concerns. 

For more information, please contact your local Public Affairs Office or the Community Relations division at (202) 372-4620.


We also want to hear from you! If the Coast Guard is doing something that goes beyond the call of duty, we’d love to hear about it. Contact us and share your story.

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