Preserving the past, protecting the future. The U.S. Coast Guard historians are doing extraordinary work to honor our legacy and strengthen our nation. Throughout the Coast Guard’s history of transformation, we’ve risen to meet national needs, in roles ranging from America’s maritime first responder to guardian of the Marine Transportation System to maritime counter-drug leader. By gathering firsthand accounts from service members who’ve faced major incidents like Hurricane Katrina and the Franc

221K views · 1.9K reactions | The song perfectly captures the history and lore of the U.S. Coast Guard. | We Are The Mighty | Facebook

32K views · 343 reactions | The United States Coast Guard Air Station crew navigate challenges to extract a stranded hiker and Station Marathon are called on to rescue a man and his dog stranded on a small remote island on the next episode of Coast Guard: Mission Critical. Tune-in to History on Saturdays at 7am EST. | HISTORY | Facebook

On this day of reverence, the US Coast Guard Band presents a tribute to those who have given their lives in service to their nation. Taps performed by MUC Joel Baroody, principal trumpet, on the USS Nautilus. | United States Coast Guard Band

We are excited to announce this summer’s full-band tour, “Heartland Harmonies,” to U.S. Coast Guard District 8! U.S. Coast Guard Heartland is headquartered in New Orleans and spans 26 states, from the Gulf of Mexico coastline to the inland waterways of the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee River systems. We are bringing our full band to 12 cities across 8 states from June 20th-July 3rd. Reserve your tickets at the links below: ——————————————————————— June 20- Conway, AR: https