DECEMBER 1, 2014 - As one of the United States' five armed forces, the Coast Guard keeps America's seas as safe as can be, preventing various criminal activities affecting law and order on-land. The Coast Guard covers a broad spectrum of protective services, from search-and-rescue operations for missing mariners, to boarding ships carrying contraband or posing a threat to … [Read more...]

October 1, 2014 - The U.S. Coast Guard Western Hemisphere Strategy is built around three priorities, combating networks, securing borders and safeguarding commerce. To meet these priorities, the strategy emphasizes the critical importance of offshore vessel and aircraft presence to support effective governance and sovereignty, as well as other concepts to ensure long-term … [Read more...]

September 26, 2014, on behalf of Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Paul F. Zukunft - This morning I signed the Coast Guard Western Hemisphere Strategy. It addresses transnational threats and maritime challenges that threaten the security of our Nation, markets and oceans over the next 10 years. The Coast Guard is globally deployed, but our primary operating area remains in … [Read more...]

June 24, 2014 - Diamonds, rare as they are beautiful, are among the strongest and hardest known materials on Earth. It is perhaps fitting, then, that the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - rare in their talents and strong in their commitment to service - celebrated their diamond anniversary yesterday. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an all-volunteer force that keeps the … [Read more...]

Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Moorlag, June 2, 2014 - Adm. Paul Zukunft released his Commandant’s Direction 2014 Friday upon relieving Adm. Bob Papp as the 25th Commandant of the Coast Guard. The Commandant’s Direction is developed to guide the Coast Guard during the tenure of each commandant and is founded on the core principles of Honor, Respect and Devotion to … [Read more...]