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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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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
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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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