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- 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
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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.
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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 on Amazon
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Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue - $25.00
The true story of an incredible disaster and heroic rescue at sea told by two masterful storytellersIn the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in...Amazon
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Ballcap - $14.95
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Ballcap. Made in USA, very nice embroidery.Amazon
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U.S. Coast Guard WWII Poster - $12.99
U.S. Coast Guard WWII Poster Military Replica Poster. 23" x 35" - Individually Sleeved.Amazon
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U.S. Coast Guard Flag - $19.99
Rally 'round the Flag! Raise 'em high and send a message without speaking a word. Each U.S.A.-made 3 x 5' Flag is 100% polyester for long-waving display, with extra material on the...Amazon
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U.S. Coast Guard Questions
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Site of the Day: "U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center" http://ow.ly/Cf8o _/)_Perri Marine Sales _/)_ http://ow.ly/Cfab
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Hiker hurt in fall from cliff along Oregon coast: ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it s.. http://bit.ly/5pGQQK
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U.S. Coast Guard FC-7 holds ribbon cutting ceremony http://tinyurl.com/yha926f
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#omgfacts Pigeons have been Trained by U.S. Coast Guard to spot people lost at sea
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