Guide Note

The United States Coast Guard is the smallest of the five armed forces services of the United States. Coast Guard duties include enforcing maritime law and rescue and assistance services.

Fast Facts

Established: January 28, 1915
Slogan: Semper Paratus ("Always Prepared")
Admiral: Thad W. Allen
Master Chief Petty Officer: Charles W. Bowen
Reports to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Can service the Department of the Navy during wartime
Headquarters: Washington, DC
Key missions: Maritime safety, maritime mobility, maritime security, national defense, protection for natural resources
One of the seven U.S. uniformed services
Covers America's coasts and international waters
40,150 active duty members

Timeline

1790: Revenue Cutter Service established
1915: Revenue Cutter Service and United States Lifesaving Service merge to form Coast Guard
1939: United States Lighthouse Service combined into Coast Guard
1967: Operates under the Department of Transportation
2003: Moved to Department of Homeland Security

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U.S. Coast Guard

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Sites: United States Coast Guard, Recruiting and Coast Guard Acadamy
Wikipedia: United States Coast Guard
New York Times: U.S. Coast Guard articles
Office of Boating Safety
United States Coast Guard Reserve
U.S. Marine Safety and Environmental Protection
YouTube Channel: U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Recent News and Articles

Coast Guard News: Coast Guard category
Associated Press: At least 3 killed in Coast Guard helicopter crash (September 5, 2008)
Honolulu Advertiser: 3 killed, 1 missing in Coast Guard helicopter crash (September 5, 2008)
Boston.com: "I Couldn't Get Him..." (January 23, 2008)
New York Times: New Anti-Terror Rules for Small Boats and Planes (2007)
Canada.com: U.S. Coast Guard accused of shooting gun near whales (2007)
Reuters: Contractors dispute U.S. Coast Guard return of vessels (2007)
CBC News: U.S. machine-gun fire suspended on Great Lakes (2006)
Google News: U.S. Coast Guard
CNN News: U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Background

Official Site: About, History, and Fact File
Wikipedia: Coast Guard in the United States
Wikipedia: Missions of the U.S. Coast Guard
Wikipedia: Organization of the U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Message Boards and Blogs

Milblogging: Index of U.S. Coast Guard blogs
Fred's Place: The Place to Meet Old Shipmates
Boater's Life: U.S. Coast Guard news blog
Google Blog Search: Coast Guard
gCaptain: Coast Guard Related Blog

U.S. Coast Guard Photos and Other Media

Google Image Search: U.S. Coast Guard
Live Image Search: U.S. Coast Guard
Flickr Photos: U.S. Coast Guard Clusters
Wikipedia: Flag
Official Site: Photo Gallery and Flag
YouTube: Coast Guard video gallery

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