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Coast Guard Birthday

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5 Awesome Things to Know About US Coast Guard History for Its Birthday

For more than 230 years, the first line of American coastal defense has been the United States Coast Guard.

Lt. Cmdr. Brendan Harris receives new shoulder boards from his children during a promotion ceremony June 21, 2018, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training in Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard/Ryan Dickinson)
Top 10 Things You Don't Know About the Coast Guard

Did you know these 10 things about the U.S. Coast Guard?

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. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Lisa A. Ferdinando)
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Coast Guard sniper unit training
Coast Guard Sniper Unit Training

In this episode of Tip of the Spear - we head to the range with the Precision Marksman Observer Team (PMOT) from the USCG's...

Coast Guard Quiz

In honor of the Coast Guard's birthday, we've put together a quiz on the service's history and traditions.

Coast Guard boarding team
Taking Back Victory Rover

In this premiere episode of 'Tip of the Spear' - we join the USCG-MSRT unit on an actual training simulation as they take...

(U.S. Coast Guard photo)
Coast Guard History

The Coast Guard's official history began on 4 August 1790.

A 45-foot Response Boat in San Diego Bay. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry G. Dunphy)
Coast Guard Cities

To date, sixteen cities have been designated by Congress as Coast Guard Cities.

Coast Guard flag.
History of Coast Guard Flags

The Coast Guard is unique among the U.S. military branches for having two official flags.

Coast Guard Training Center to Host Third Sunset Parade of 2015

The Coast Guard is scheduled to host its third Sunset Parade of 2015 in honor of the Coast Guard's 225th birthday at Training...

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