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USCG

The Coast Guard is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in U.S. ports and waterways.

MISSION SUPPORT

Our organization is responsible for all facets of life-cycle management for Coast Guard assets, from acquisition through decommissioning.

OPERATIONS

DCO is charged with ensuring the alignment within mission areas to optimize mission execution as the recognized international leader of Maritime Safety, Security and Stewardship.

FORCECOM

FORCECOM will ensure we maintain the World's Best Coast Guard through a highly trained, professional, and ready workforce!

OVERVIEW

The Coast Guard manages six major operational mission programs: The operational mission programs oversee 11 Missions codified in the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

NEWS

The first battles you will wage on the path to becoming a Marine are those within. Overcome, and find there is no higher honor than to fight and win for our nation.

RESERVE

The first battles you will wage on the path to becoming a Marine are those within. Overcome, and find there is no higher honor than to fight and win for our nation.

PACIFIC AREA

The first battles you will wage on the path to becoming a Marine are those within. Overcome, and find there is no higher honor than to fight and win for our nation.

ATLANTIC AREA

The first battles you will wage on the path to becoming a Marine are those within. Overcome, and find there is no higher honor than to fight and win for our nation.

HISTORY

The first battles you will wage on the path to becoming a Marine are those within. Overcome, and find there is no higher honor than to fight and win for our nation.

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