The Coast Guard is America’s premier Maritime Law Enforcement Agency. We are part of the Department of Homeland Security team protecting our nation and are at all times a military service and part of the joint force defending it.

Apr 3, 2025 · 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.

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6 days ago · Coast Guard personnel led a Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO) at the Port of Honolulu’s container terminal, inspecting 56 containers and checking 155 Transportation Worker Identification Credentials.

the 8 th Coast Guard District is responsible for U.S. Coast Guard operations spanning 26 states, including the Gulf of Mexico coastline from Florida to Mexico, the adjacent offshore waters and outer continental shelf, as well as the inland waterways of the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee River systems.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Coast Guard received appropriation for a commercially available polar icebreaker in 2024 to supplement mission readiness and capability in the polar regions while Polar Security Cutters (PSC) are built.

Jan 21, 2025 · WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday. “The U.S. Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement agency, vital to protecting America’s maritime borders, territorial integrity and sovereignty,” said Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard’s acting commandant.

Jan 31, 2024 · Introducing the Manta Virtual Desktop (MVD), a system designed to transform daily workflow and productivity. A "game-changer" for active-duty Coast Guard members, civilians, and contractor staff, MVD replaces the aging VDI infrastructure, allowing for unparalleled user experience and flexibility. MVD is available now! Prefer to learn through video?

A law enforcement agency, member of the U.S. Intelligence Community, and first responder during natural disasters – the Coast Guard leverages an expansive array of interagency, military, international, and industrial relationships for maximum strategic effect.

Mar 18, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a major milestone this week, interdicting over 80,000 pounds of illicit drugs since Jan. 21, being smuggled by drug cartels in an attempt to reach the U.S.