The Coast Guard’s initial role in combating smuggling and enforcing tariff laws was critical to the success of the early American Republic. Back then, tariffs—or customs duties—provided as ...

5 Things to Love About the Coast Guard Birthday Incoming first-year students, or swabs, arrive for “Reporting-In Day,” or R-Day, at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., June 27, 2016.

On Saturday, we celebrate the 228th birthday of the United States Coast Guard -- our nation's oldest maritime agency -- and recognize the contributions of the brave men and women who serve across ...

Every year on August 4, the USCG celebrates its birthday ... of our great nation. Happy 231st!” General Berger said in a release. Over the years, the Coast Guard took on more responsibilities.

6. Happy 228th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard and the Coast Guard men and women, past and present, devoted to the service of our Nation! 7. ADM Karl Schultz, Commandant, sends.

The Coast Guard has a unique status among the country’s military services. During peacetime it is part of the Department of Homeland Security. During wartime, or when the president or Congress ...

U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 223rd birthday. ‘Deadpool’ Director Tim Miller Says He Got Paid $225,000 For ‘Two Years of Work’ on the Film; His Agent Told Him: ‘Dude, You Make More ...

So traded in my USCG ID card for a U.S. DoD/Army card.<BR><BR>The U.S. Coast Guard is a special service. One that represents and actually lives by action the pure spirit of what Government should ...

ALBANY — On a day that Gov. David Patterson declared to be Coast Guard Day in New York state, veterans of the armed service group celebrated its 219th birthday aboard the USS Slater at the Port ...