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.

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

The NVDC’s eStorefront provides customers with an efficient and secure means to electronically apply for products directly with the US Coast Guard. Customers can: Apply for an initial, replacement, or exchange of a Certificate of Documentation.

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.

Oct 9, 2024 · The Coast Guard has launched a mobile app that anyone can use to help fight crime, including making anonymous reports. The Coast Guard is committed to investigating and pursuing appropriate enforcement actions for all reports of …

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.

Aug 26, 2024 · The Coast Guard has announced Fiscal Year 2025 bonuses and incentives for active duty and reserve members. These incentives – which are both monetary and non-monetary – are based on the Military Workforce Planning Team (MWPT)’s annual assessment of the service’s recruiting, retention and assignment needs.

Jan 21, 2025 · This page provides the latest Coast Guard policies, strategies, and updates on the Commandant’s initiatives.

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.