The United States Coast Guard, one of the country's five armed services, is a unique agency of the federal government. We trace our history to 4 August 1790, when the first Congress authorized the …

The modern Coast Guard was created in 1915 by the merger of the United States Revenue Cutter Service and the United States Lifesaving Service, but its roots go back to the early days of the Republic.

Jan 23, 2026 · The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the branch of the U.S. armed forces charged with the enforcement of maritime laws. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland …

Jun 4, 2021 · Formation of Law Enforcement Detachments, 1982 On 9 August 1982 the Department of Defense approved the use of Coast Guard law enforcement detachments on board US Navy vessels …

Sep 19, 2023 · The history of the United States Coast Guard is a rich tapestry of maritime service, bravery, and adaptability. Stretching back over two centuries, it encompasses the evolution of …

Jul 29, 2025 · For more than 230 years, the first line of American coastal defense has been the United States Coast Guard.

Founded in 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard is the nation's oldest military branch, was the only armed force at sea until the formation of the U.S. Navy in 1798, and has proudly served in every one of the …