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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
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
In October 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Mem...
⚓🌵Growing the force in the desert!🌵⚓ On Saturday, @USCG opened a regional recruiting hub in Tucson to connect with southern Arizona communities. Historic investment in the Coast Guard is allowing us to recruit across the country, find the best talent, and build the most https://t.co/f7oT4vrCEG
RT @DHSgov: .@SecMullinDHS on @USCG’s role in protecting our homeland: “525,000 POUNDS of drugs just this year have been apprehended…we’re…
RT @SecMullinDHS: 236 years strong. 💪 We invited @LaraLeaTrump to join the men and women of the @USCG at @DHSgov HQ for a workout in honor…
RT @SecMullinDHS: 🚨TOMORROW: My View with @LaraLeaTrump on Fox News @ 9pm. Tune in! @MyViewFNC https://t.co/VVCmTssM9O
Last week, @USCG crews in Southern California intercepted three smuggling vessels in separate encounters. Working with @USNavy and @CBP partners, these operations resulted in the apprehension of 34 undocumented aliens. Always ready, the Coast Guard continues operations to secure https://t.co/QvKQe8gOgq
RT @WhiteHouse: HAPPY 236th BIRTHDAY TO THE @USCG! 🇺🇸⚓️ "Today we honor the incredible Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard, who…
RT @SecretService: Happy 236th Birthday to the @USCG! You've always been one of our most steadfast partners, on the water and everywhere…
RT @DHSgov: For more than two centuries, the men and women of the Coast Guard have protected our homeland by land, air, and sea. On the 2…
More than a year ago, devastating floods impacted communities across Texas. Coast Guard crews responded alongside our partners, conducting lifesaving search and rescue missions and supporting affected communities during a time of great need. Today, we remember those https://t.co/Sv8qLVabK6
Aviation Survival Technician Second Class (AST2) Scott Ruskan saved 165 people during the tragic 2025 Texas floods. Last week, the @USCG Rescue Swimmer was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2026 @ESPYS! From a college walk-on to a national hero, AST2 Ruskan https://t.co/mOSbuBAdPm
150 years. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has forged leaders ready for the world's toughest maritime challenges since 1876. Honor, Respect, & Devotion to Duty, carried into every mission, every watch. As we celebrate 150 years of heritage and heroism, we honor the leaders this https://t.co/TdgLPyqmM5
RT @USCGSoutheast: #SAR A @USCG Station Ponce de Leon Inlet boat crew responded to a 14 ft. boat with 2 people aboard taking on water near…
⚓️ARCTIC READY: The USCG has awarded a $9.7M contract to build new housing and a maintenance facility in Seward, AK! 🏠 This investment is essential to supporting our personnel and families with modern facilities as we expand the Coast Guard footprint in Seward. This project https://t.co/F39G6m92SA
RT @USCGGreatLakes: #News- Yesterday, @USCG STA Bayfield rescued 3 people and a dog stranded on Oak Island, WI. SECNGL received a report f…
RT @USCGSoutheast: #SAR A @USCG Sta Port Canaveral boat crew responded after a 25 ft. vessel with 2 people aboard allided with the Port Can…
The @USCG conducts Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations (AMIO) to secure our borders and maritime approaches far at sea. We actively detect and deter transnational smugglers, enforcing the law while preventing the tragic loss of life at sea in dangerous, unseaworthy vessels. https://t.co/0G4iIY2R44
Today is #NationalHireAVeteranDay. USCG personnel operate in high-stakes maritime environments, developing unmatched leadership, adaptability, and mission-focus. Hiring a veteran is a strategic decision to add a proven problem solver to your team who lives by Honor, Respect, https://t.co/O9cJ9NasFq
The 2026 World Cup was a massive success, and @USCG was there to secure our ports and waterways! Thank you to our crews across the country and our partner agencies for ensuring a safe event for millions of fans. Semper Paratus! #USCG #WorldCup2026 #MaritimeSecurity https://t.co/jjm4EKeFFH
An inspiring legacy of sea service. Retiring after an unprecedented 33 continuous years of sea duty from 1993 to 2026, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Paul Zado stands as a historic monument to the dedication, resilience, and character of Coast Guard cuttermen. Thank you, CWO Zado, https://t.co/OtBOL9fCjZ
Bravo Zulu to Sector Puget Sound, who along with partner agencies rescued all 11 people aboard this seaplane. More details here: https://t.co/AECD7t89GV https://t.co/xyiNiqrS2d
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