About United States Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard excels as a multi-mission, maritime service providing for the safety, security, and stewardship of the Nation's waters. Excellence in mission execution relies on the Coast Guard's greatest strength - our workforce. You don't have to enlist to join the U.S. Coast Guard. In fact, a large number of our most important roles are not military or seagoing in nature. They are staffed by civilians; over 8,000 of them and growing, in over 100 locations across the country.