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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.

For over 234 years, the American people have depended on our missions and the unique value the Coast Guard provides to assure our economic prosperity and national security. 

With our ships, aircraft, boats and nearly 55,000 military members and civilian employees, every day we:

Control the U.S. Border and Maritime Approaches

Protect America’s Ports and Waterways

Conduct Military Operations to Defend the Nation 

Save Lives

Enforce Federal Law 

Lead in National Emergencies

Maintain the Flow of Maritime Commerce to ensure America’s Economic Prosperity 

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FEATURED NEWS
Feb. 23, 2025

Coast Guard interdicts 13 aliens west of Encinitas, Calif.

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The crews of the Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms and the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock interdicted 13 aliens aboard a panga-style vessel approximately 22 miles west of Encinitas, Friday.

Feb. 22, 2025

Coast Guard transfers 23 aliens to Bahamas

MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell's crew returned 23 aliens of mixed nationalities to The Bahamas, Saturday, following an illegal maritime venture interdiction in U.S. territorial waters southeast of Key Biscayne.  A suspected smuggler was

Feb. 22, 2025

Coast Guard continues alien expulsion flight operations between Californ...

The Coast Guard conducted alien expulsion flight operations between California and Texas throughout the week.

Feb. 19, 2025

Coast Guard interdicts 20 aliens west of Point Loma, Calif.

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock interdicted 20 aliens aboard a 30-foot-panga-style vessel approximately 21 miles west of Point Loma, Tuesday.

 

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