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The Coast Guard is America’s premier Maritime Law Enforcement Agency.

We are part of the Department of Homeland Security team protecting our nation and are at all times a military service and part of the joint force defending it.

For over 234 years, the American people have depended on our missions and the unique value the Coast Guard provides to assure our economic prosperity and national security. 

With our ships, aircraft, boats and nearly 55,000 military members and civilian employees, every day we:

Control the U.S. Border and Maritime Approaches

Protect America’s Ports and Waterways

Conduct Military Operations to Defend the Nation 

Save Lives

Enforce Federal Law 

Lead in National Emergencies

Maintain the Flow of Maritime Commerce to ensure America’s Economic Prosperity 

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FEATURED NEWS
July 4, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard receives historic investment to rebuild under President...

The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Friday — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history.


July 1, 2025

Coast Guard reports fewest boating fatalities in more than 50 years

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Tuesday.

Force Design 2028

Disaster Preparedness & Incident Response

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