U.S. Coast Guard

Official U.S. Coast Guard X account - The Nation’s premier maritime military service and law enforcement agency. If in distress, use VHF channel 16 or dial 911.

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

108 years ago, USCGC Tampa was lost with all hands.

— 18 Allied convoys escorted between Gibraltar and England; only 2 ships lost to the enemy
— Sept. 26, 1918: torpedoed by German submarine UB-91 in the Bristol Channel
— Sank in under 3 minutes
— 131 lost: 111 Coast Guardsmen, 4 U.S. Navy Sailors, 16 British Royal Navy personnel and civilians
— The largest single American naval combat loss of WWI

Its crew was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart on Veterans Day 1999. The work to tell their full story goes on. Today we honor them, and every veteran who has answered the call to serve.

#VeteransDay #USCG

[Secretary Markwayne Mullin @SecMullinDHS]

Today, we honor the veterans who answered the call to serve our country.

For the U.S. Coast Guard and every branch of our armed forces, that commitment to service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

To every veteran who protected our shores, saved lives, and kept our nation safe both here and abroad: thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Happy Veterans Day.
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[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Today, the U.S. Coast Guard joins a grateful nation in honoring all veterans from every branch of our Armed Forces.

Whether on land, in the air, or at sea, these professionals stood the watch under the most demanding conditions, developing unmatched leadership, discipline, and technical expertise in defense of our nation.

Your legacy of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty is built into every mission we execute. To all who served, thank you.

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Readiness starts with the individual.

Adm. Lunday and USPHS Adm. Christine trained with members from both services because we owe it to ourselves, our shipmates, our families, and the nation to be ready.

Full Video: https://t.co/XBdQXR5xLw

#USCG #USPHS #Readiness @usphscc

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

251 years of Semper Fidelis. 🦅🌎⚓

Happy birthday, @USMC! From the beaches of Guadalcanal to the maritime approaches we defend today, Coast Guard crews are proud to have your six.

Always faithful, meet always ready. Semper Fi!

#MarineCorpsBirthday #SemperParatus @USMC

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Five people. One dog. One tight hoist. 🚁🐕

When the shrimping vessel Shayna Michele took on water and grounded on the Winyah Bay jetties in South Carolina on Wednesday, an Air Station Savannah MH-65 crew navigated wires and cables to hoist all aboard to safety.

When the call comes in, we’re ready. #SAR #USCG

[Secretary Markwayne Mullin @SecMullinDHS]

WATCH the @USCGAcademy BEAT the @UsmmaO in the annual Secretaries’ Cup⤵️

👀 Saturday Nov. 14 at Audi Field

👉 TICKETS @ https://t.co/sfTHgGbf1g

[USCG Atlantic Area @USCGLANTAREA]

@USCG crews rescued six people from a grounded vessel in South Carolina. Saving lives is our enduring mission, and our teams stand ready 24/7 to help those in distress.

Read more here: https://t.co/1TMBfOpkMP

#USCG #SAR #WeSaveLives #SemperParatus

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

From Guam to the mainland, across every U.S. state and territory, our #SearchAndRescue mission relies on vital partnerships with local #FirstResponders. Bravo Zulu, Captains Lee and Wells-your courage exemplifies the highest traditions of the fire service, the people of Guam, and our shared lifesaving mission! 🛟🚒 #SemperParatus

Photos courtesy Office of the Governor Guam

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Heroism in the wake of Super Typhoon Mawar. 🌊🏅

On November 2, 2026, the #USCG presented Guam Fire Department's Fire Capt. Andrew H. Lee with the Gold Lifesaving Medal and Fire Capt. Jerred R. Wells with the Silver Lifesaving Medal for their extraordinary heroism on May 25, 2023. Just minutes after Super Typhoon Mawar passed, five teenagers were swept into a treacherous channel near Agat Marina. With communications down, waves exceeding 20-25 feet, and winds gusting to 50 mph, both firefighters placed their own lives at extreme risk to save others.

#uscg #sar #lifesaving #partnerships

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Established by Congress in 1874, the Gold and Silver #Lifesaving Medal awards are among America's oldest and rarest federal honors, reserved strictly for those who demonstrate extreme and heroic daring to save lives from the perils of the water.

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Investing in our people and Great Lakes #readiness! 🚁⚓

The #USCG awarded a $12.9 million contract to upgrade infrastructure at Air Station Traverse City, modernizing living quarters, facilities, and backup power so our crews stay #AlwaysReady through severe Michigan winters.

The project is funded in part by the historic investment in the Coast Guard provided by the Working Families Tax Cut Act – the largest capital investment in the Service’s history. Of the nearly $25 billion appropriated under WFTCA, the Service has ordered approximately $20 billion in assets, capability, and infrastructure.

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday met with New Zealand Ambassador Chris Seed @NZembassyUS on Pacific partnership: search and rescue across vast ocean distances, fisheries enforcement, and Antarctic operations. Capable partners help secure the approaches to our homeland. 🇺🇸🇳🇿 #USCG

[U.S. Coast Guard Academy @USCGAcademy]

📸 More behind-the-scenes moments from Air Station Cape Cod! Take a look at additional photos from the 2026 Secretaries’ Cup uniform reveal. 🏈

#USCGA #USCG

[U.S. Coast Guard Southeast @USCGSoutheast]

#DRUGBUST - @USCG Cutter Tahoma's crew offloaded approx. 3,622 lbs of cocaine and 4 detainees to federal agents @PortEverglades, Wed. The drugs resulted from 2 seizures in the Caribbean, led by #USCG boarding teams and multi-agency partnerships.
For more: https://t.co/CYcm8jHPtF

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Frontline leadership engaging the aircrews, maintainers, and operators powering HITRON.

@DHSgov Secretary Markwayne Mullin reviewed airborne law enforcement operations firsthand with the specialized team authorized to employ airborne use of force against fleeing smuggling vessels across the Western Hemisphere.

Direct leadership support for the personnel securing our maritime approaches.

@USCGSoutheast @USCGLANTAREA

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

@USCG awarded an approximately $114M contract to modernize the water distribution system at Base Kodiak, Alaska, the service’s largest operational facility.

What it delivers:

• 8+ miles of main water lines recapitalized
• 4 water storage tanks replaced
• Drinking water for those who live and work on base
• Fire suppression for two aircraft hangars and other facilities

Base Kodiak supports Coast Guard surface and aviation operations across Alaska and the Arctic. Modern shore infrastructure keeps crews and aircraft ready to launch when lives are on the line. 

With nearly $25B from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the largest capital investment in Service history, the Coast Guard has already ordered more than $20B in new assets, depot maintenance and shore facilities to accelerate modernization and restore readiness.

Expected completion: October 2031.

Details: https://t.co/gebCnmb3ZL

#USCG #Arctic

Image credit: U.S. Coast Guard photos by Bill Boger, design branch chief, Civil Engineering Unit Juneau

[U.S. Coast Guard Academy @USCGAcademy]

🏈November 14 is right around the corner!🏈
Don't miss the action, be there when the Bears take the field! 🐻
#USCGA #USCG

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

These sent shivers down our spines!

#HappyHalloween #Spooky #USCG