Until recently, if you wanted to join the Coast Guard, you had to go to Dallas or New Orleans to the recruiting office. "Historically, there's not been a Coast Guard presence in Shreveport.

Cmdr. Walter Krolman, who has led the medium endurance cutter Tampa for two years, was relieved for "loss of confidence," according to the service.

A Coast Guard vessel will be docked at Portsmouth's Prescott Park Dock until October 1st due to storm damage at its usual New Castle station. Portsmouth City Council waived the $4,200 dock fees ...

Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders say they are informing to mariners of the lack of a dayboard at Crystal River marker 19. US Coast Guard crews rescue boaters in Crystal River.

Coast guard officers from Australia, India and Japan arrive on Guam aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton this week, marking the conclusion of the inaugural Quad Sail, a new initiative aimed ...

Federal officials have long warned the Coast Guard needed new ships to patrol icy waters eyed by China.

As thousands gather in Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival and airshows, the local U.S. Coast Guard air station is prepared for anything, with crews ready to launch within ...

The Coast Guard medevacked a man who was reportedly suffering severe chest pains from an oil rig off the coast of Santa Barbara on Friday.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Eagle, the largest tall ship in military service, made a rare stop in San Francisco, offering the public a chance to tour the historic vessel and meet the cadets training ...

(The Center Square) – A U.S. Coast Guard swimmer from New Jersey, who finished basic training last year, saved 165 lives on his first mission during the Independence Day flood in Kerr County. U ...

U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer, Scott Ruskin stationed at Air Station Corpus Christi is being called "An American Hero" after helping 169 lives.

The U.S. Coast Guard today medevaced a sick crew member from a cargo ship about 80 miles off Kauai.