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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Feb 7, 2025 · 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 …

The Coast Guard manages six major operational mission programs: The operational mission programs oversee 11 Missions codified in the Homeland Security Act of 2002. That act delineates the 11 missions as “homeland security” or “non-homeland security” missions.

The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills... Learn More