The Coast Guard is at all times a maritime border control agency, maritime law enforcement agency, and military service component. Every day, we leverage our ships, aircrafts, boats and nearly 55,000 military members and civilian employees, which bring to bear our unique capabilities and authorities.

This is the official Overview site for the United States Coast Guard. Here you will find information about the Coast Guard's missions, strategies and current state.

5 days ago · Members of the media can find out more information by contacting their nearest Coast Guard public affairs office. An interactive, color-coded map will show which office covers a particular geographic region.

For U.S. Coast Guard Coronavirus (COVID-19) information please click here. For Department of Homeland Security Coronavirus (COVID-19) information please click here. The Coast Guard is America's maritime first responder.

There are several ways to become an officer in the USCG: by successfully graduating from the Coast Guard Academy, Officer Candidate School (OCS)... Learn More

Every day, Coast Guard is deployed around the globe in support of Combatant Commanders to protect the security of our Nation far from U.S. soil. The operational mission programs oversee 11 Missions codified in the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Our Coast Guard succeeds because of our exceptional character, our high sense of purpose and dedication to who we are and what we stand for: our Core Values, our Ethos, and our sense of service to the Nation.

Jan 29, 2025 · This page provides the latest Coast Guard policies, strategies, and updates on the Commandant’s initiatives.

Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier assumed the duties of Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO), in June 2022. In this capacity, he is responsible for the development of operational strategy, policy, guidance, and resources that address...

Mar 21, 2024 · Learn about the Coast Guard’s new rating: Talent Acquisition Specialist ; How you can be a STAR ; New policy makes it easier for green card holders to enlist ; Coast Guard adjusts operations plan to mitigate 2024 workforce shortage ; New conduits for EM lateral entry and post-service civilian careers ; A Transformative Year