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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...

Being always ready means preparing for the unexpected. Through recent tactical exercises, Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) New York strengthened their readiness to control, secure, and defend our ports and waterways. @USCG leadership, presence, and vigilance in America’s https://t.co/PZoT6zLmZy

RT @Sec_Noem: It was my honor to meet the heroic flight crew of the @USCG CG-6553. Lieutenant Ian Hopper and Aviation Survival Technician T…

As America’s maritime first responder, the U.S. Coast Guard is always ready to respond to crises or contingencies that may come with little or no warning. Last weekend, Coast Guard members continued that legacy, responding to the tragic floods in central Texas and assisting more https://t.co/sCVB4yJNMm

Today, @Sec_Noem announced partial termination of the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group, cancelling production of OPCs 3 and 4. Continuing the @USCG modernization through Force Design 2028, this action will help maximize America’s investment in

RT @USCGNorCal: Crews from USCGC Hamilton, HITRON and TACLET South interdicted 3 narcotics smuggling vessels over 2 days! The crews seized…

7,850 pounds of cocaine valued at $58 million. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 105 and the U.S. Navy intercepted a major cocaine shipment in the Eastern Pacific. Nearly 80% of U.S.-bound narcotics seizures occur at sea. As America’s maritime counter-drug leader, the Coast https://t.co/VAcA3bqz4a

RT @WhiteHouse: Scott Ruskan and his aircrew saved 165 lives on their first mission during the Texas floods. From the U.S. Military to fir…

RT @DHSgov: During the first rescue mission of his career, Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan directly saved 165 individuals. The Department of H…

RT @WhiteHouse: "I just signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County, Texas, to ensure that our Brave First Responders immediately h…

RT @Sec_Noem: United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin, directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the dev…

As flooding continues to impact Central Texas, the Coast Guard extends our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. Working closely with our federal and state partners, Coast Guard crews are conducting exhaustive search operations to locate those still missing. As https://t.co/HQJ3gLwrV2

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for @USCG. A nearly $25 billion investment will transform the Service through modernization of assets, infrastructure, and technology. This funding supports Force Design 2028, Secretary Noem’s comprehensive effort to modernize operations https://t.co/3Tc9DBgVKu

Happy 4th of July! Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we cherish. As defense of America starts at our border, the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard are applying our full range of capabilities to control, secure, and defend our maritime borders, https://t.co/rlTswrigrd

Happy #July4! Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we cherish. The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to stand the watch. Our members safeguard our coasts and waterways, and protect those who call them home. We extend our deepest gratitude to all members of the https://t.co/P2dpQe2c5u

Today, the U.S. Coast Guard announced the renaming of its operational districts. Within the Coast Guard’s renewal through Force Design 2028 – the Service’s largest strategic and structural overhaul since World War II – this change will ensure districts are known by the geographic https://t.co/BbO29oIFyz

Another successful drug offload! Every drug interdiction at sea means fewer drugs in our communities at home—and more pressure on transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). Explore this map to see how wide-reaching the threat of illegal drugs really is. Bravo Zulu to the https://t.co/FVxHz6qdR2 https://t.co/LDxrEApSiU

Our vigilance continues across our southern border and approaches. Applying the range of Coast Guard capabilities, USCG Cutter Robert Yered and @USCGAux rescued and transferred 5 Cuban aliens to Bahamian authorities following a dangerous maritime venture. As the first line of https://t.co/cxetTDvZiP

Make a splash this summer! Dive into these exciting Coast Guard-themed books for the Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge. Head to the link to learn more: https://t.co/5hOJ0OOh7a @SLOTUS #2ndLadySummerReads https://t.co/Aur14b7fH3

The Coast Guard is a Service where you can make a difference on day one—even if you have paws. Meet U.S. Coast Guard K-9 Buda, one of our highly trained dogs. Buda helps his handler, Petty Officer 1st Class Chase Leamer, search for explosives and keep the American people safe. https://t.co/YbaB3mNh6E

Crisis leadership means being ready for any contingency. As the Nation’s first responder, the Coast Guard saves over 5,000 lives each year and is always ready to lead through crisis. Now that hurricane season is here, your preparedness is just as important. Are you ready? Follow https://t.co/fasRAlCtkz

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