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108 years ago, USCGC Tampa was lost with all hands.
— 18 Allied convoys escorted between Gibraltar and England; only 2 ships lost to the enemy
— Sept. 26, 1918: torpedoed by German submarine UB-91 in the Bristol Channel
— Sank in under 3 minutes
— 131 lost: 111 Coast Guardsmen, 4 U.S. Navy Sailors, 16 British Royal Navy personnel and civilians
— The largest single American naval combat loss of WWI
Its crew was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart on Veterans Day 1999. The work to tell their full story goes on. Today we honor them, and every veteran who has answered the call to serve.
#VeteransDay #USCG
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Today, we honor the veterans who answered the call to serve our country.
For the U.S. Coast Guard and every branch of our armed forces, that commitment to service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
To every veteran who protected our shores, saved lives, and kept our nation safe both here and abroad: thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Happy Veterans Day.
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Today, the U.S. Coast Guard joins a grateful nation in honoring all veterans from every branch of our Armed Forces.
Whether on land, in the air, or at sea, these professionals stood the watch under the most demanding conditions, developing unmatched leadership, discipline, and technical expertise in defense of our nation.
Your legacy of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty is built into every mission we execute. To all who served, thank you.
Readiness starts with the individual.
Adm. Lunday and USPHS Adm. Christine trained with members from both services because we owe it to ourselves, our shipmates, our families, and the nation to be ready.
Full Video: youtu.be/zqKnkI-gxk0
#USCG #USPHS #Readiness @usphscc
251 years of Semper Fidelis. 🦅🌎⚓
Happy birthday, @USMC! From the beaches of Guadalcanal to the maritime approaches we defend today, Coast Guard crews are proud to have your six.
Always faithful, meet always ready. Semper Fi!
#MarineCorpsBirthday #SemperParatus @USMC
Five people. One dog. One tight hoist. 🚁🐕
When the shrimping vessel Shayna Michele took on water and grounded on the Winyah Bay jetties in South Carolina on Wednesday, an Air Station Savannah MH-65 crew navigated wires and cables to hoist all aboard to safety.
When the call comes in, we’re ready. #SAR #USCG
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WATCH the @USCGAcademy BEAT the @UsmmaO in the annual Secretaries’ Cup⤵️
👀 Saturday Nov. 14 at Audi Field
👉 TICKETS @ Secretariescup.com
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@USCG crews rescued six people from a grounded vessel in South Carolina. Saving lives is our enduring mission, and our teams stand ready 24/7 to help those in distress.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3nssddx7
#USCG #SAR #WeSaveLives #SemperParatus
Heroism in the wake of Super Typhoon Mawar. 🌊🏅
On November 2, 2026, the #USCG presented Guam Fire Department's Fire Capt. Andrew H. Lee with the Gold Lifesaving Medal and Fire Capt. Jerred R. Wells with the Silver Lifesaving Medal for their extraordinary heroism on May 25, 2023. Just minutes after Super Typhoon Mawar passed, five teenagers were swept into a treacherous channel near Agat Marina. With communications down, waves exceeding 20-25 feet, and winds gusting to 50 mph, both firefighters placed their own lives at extreme risk to save others.
#uscg #sar #lifesaving #partnerships
Established by Congress in 1874, the Gold and Silver #Lifesaving Medal awards are among America's oldest and rarest federal honors, reserved strictly for those who demonstrate extreme and heroic daring to save lives from the perils of the water.
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From Guam to the mainland, across every U.S. state and territory, our #SearchAndRescue mission relies on vital partnerships with local #FirstResponders. Bravo Zulu, Captains Lee and Wells-your courage exemplifies the highest traditions of the fire service, the people of Guam, and our shared lifesaving mission! 🛟🚒 #SemperParatus
Photos courtesy Office of the Governor Guam
Investing in our people and Great Lakes #readiness! 🚁⚓
The #USCG awarded a $12.9 million contract to upgrade infrastructure at Air Station Traverse City, modernizing living quarters, facilities, and backup power so our crews stay #AlwaysReady through severe Michigan winters.
The project is funded in part by the historic investment in the Coast Guard provided by the Working Families Tax Cut Act – the largest capital investment in the Service’s history. Of the nearly $25 billion appropriated under WFTCA, the Service has ordered approximately $20 billion in assets, capability, and infrastructure.
Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday met with New Zealand Ambassador Chris Seed @NZembassyUS on Pacific partnership: search and rescue across vast ocean distances, fisheries enforcement, and Antarctic operations. Capable partners help secure the approaches to our homeland. 🇺🇸🇳🇿 #USCG
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#DRUGBUST - @USCG Cutter Tahoma's crew offloaded approx. 3,622 lbs of cocaine and 4 detainees to federal agents @PortEverglades, Wed. The drugs resulted from 2 seizures in the Caribbean, led by #USCG boarding teams and multi-agency partnerships.
For more: shorturl.at/RBGSY
Frontline leadership engaging the aircrews, maintainers, and operators powering HITRON.
@DHSgov Secretary Markwayne Mullin reviewed airborne law enforcement operations firsthand with the specialized team authorized to employ airborne use of force against fleeing smuggling vessels across the Western Hemisphere.
Direct leadership support for the personnel securing our maritime approaches.
@USCGSoutheast @USCGLANTAREA
Always ready for winter search and rescue.
@USCG is acquiring up to ten Special Purpose Craft – Ice Rescue Transport Second Generation boats for lifesaving operations on the Great Lakes.
These watercraft will replace current ice rescue boats nearing their ends of service, assuring that the Coast Guard can take on rescue missions as cold weather season approaches.
Read more about the upcoming additions to our #fleet: news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases…
#USCG #Fleet #SearchAndRescue
