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ADOS Opportunities – Join the Crew

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Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty: DC3 Nicholas Basso

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty: DC3 Nicholas Basso

A ship operating away from home can seem like its own tiny, self-contained universe. There’s no calling a paramedic, a po...

General Messages Weekly Roundup

General Messages Weekly Roundup

All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful...

The Long Blue Line: Police Week–Coast Guard law enforcers lost in the line of duty

The Long Blue Line: Police Week–Coast Guard law enforcers lost in the line of duty

In October 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Mem...

@USCG awarded contracts to build up to 6 Arctic Security Cutters – strengthening U.S. leadership, security, and capabilities in the Arctic. Built by the U.S. and Finland, these cutters will advance U.S. national security and maritime dominance in this critical region, made

Defending our ports and waterways. Protecting our Nation. The @USCG works side-by-side with U.S. Border Patrol to conduct joint port operations, keep cargo moving safely, and stop illicit narcotics and contraband before they threaten our communities. By controlling, securing, https://t.co/kUU5g1g9S7

@USCG wishes you a happy holiday! To our maritime fighting force – at home or on watch – we thank you for your service, sacrifice, and everything you do to make America safe. 🎄⚓ #USCG #HappyHolidays https://t.co/Ne0w8VQIma

Today, @USCG announced it will return Station Pascagoula to full response operations. Strategically positioned on the Gulf Coast, Station Pascagoula’s transition from scheduled mission operations to full response operations strengthens the Coast Guard's ability to achieve

RT @DHSgov: PREPARE TO BE BOARDED. This morning @USCG in coordination with the @DeptofWar executed a lightning strike operation to seize…

RT @Sec_Noem: In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended…

Happy Birthday, United States Space Force! @USCG joins the Nation in marking the Space Force’s continued service in defense of U.S. interests and national security. In its first 6 years, the Space Force has cemented its role as America's sentinel in the high ground, securing our https://t.co/PKzyhsIqgK

Last night, @Sec_Noem authorized issuance of the Devotion to Duty Payment, through which eligible @USCG active duty and reserve members will receive a one-time Special Duty Pay in recognition of their service to the nation. We thank @POTUS and Sec_Noem for their leadership and https://t.co/HFXQaZRCaj

RT @Sec_Noem: The men and women of the @USCG have demonstrated unparalleled heroism this year as the service transforms to meet the demands…

Recent reporting by The Washington Post has included inaccurate and misleading assertions regarding the U.S. Coast Guard’s position on hate symbols. These claims do not reflect the facts. The Coast Guard maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward hate symbols, extremist ideology, https://t.co/zGEYV6qGvA

The Arctic demands access, power, and vigilance. @USCG delivers. Through sustained efforts like Operation Frontier Sentinel, Coast Guard crews are protecting U.S. sovereignty, enhancing national security, and countering foreign malign influence in the Arctic. Following https://t.co/ZplXDvAHzg

The Arctic demands presence, power, and precision. Our crews extend America’s reach, keep sea lanes open, support national defense, and deliver stability in a region defined by rapid change. We continue to deliver the access, presence, and operational advantage the U.S. demands https://t.co/g9HM3RurGy

Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu’s mission reaches far beyond Hawaii—strengthening security and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. The team conducts specialized law enforcement, layered border security, and contingency response operations with federal agencies and https://t.co/TPpb7IWId6

Multi-Agency Strike Force operations enhance the security of the Marine Transportation System—an extension of our borders and a foundation of U.S. economic security. Alongside federal, state, and local port partners, these operations strengthen the Coast Guard’s ability to https://t.co/Esf9gF1vuv

RT @DHSgov: During historic flooding, @USCG aircrews rescued four people from a flooded home in Sumas, Washington, after rising water force…

RT @USCGLANTAREA: #USCG Cutter James returned to Charleston after a 92-day patrol, seizing over 46,500 lbs of narcotics. The crew made 9 in…

RT @USNorthernCmd: Ready for the Arctic Challenge! ❄️ Alaskan Command is honing its arctic capabilities with Operation Tundra Merlin. This…

RT @Sec_Noem: America rules the waves. Today @USCG in collaboration with @ICEgov,@FBI, @DOW and @TheJusticeDept led a targeted operation…

RT @jiatfs: This operation, powered by a partnership with @USCG has made a historic interdiction & disrupted the flow of illicit drugs in t…

RT @USCGLANTAREA: Last week, @USCG Maritime Security Response Team-East conducted joint-training with @USNavy aircrews from the Helicopter…

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