With Honor and Leadership the US Coast Guard Protects America

U.S. Coast Guard Signalman First Class Douglas Munro and his Medal of Honor. Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard

As detailed on the official U.S. Coast Guard website, “The mission of the United States Coast Guard is to ensure our Nation’s maritime safety, security, and stewardship.”

The vision of this branch of our armed forces is “We will serve our Nation through the selfless performance of our missions.  We will honor our duty to protect those we serve and those who serve with us.  We will commit ourselves to excellence by supporting and executing our operations in a proficient and professional manner.”

Coast Guard Missions

Under the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Coast Guard, the only military branch within the Department of Homeland Security, oversees missions as “homeland security” or “non-homeland security” missions.