32-foot utility boat, US Coast Guard Photo
May 1 -- A Coast Guard 32 ft utility boat demonstrates its onboard firefighting techniques. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
Training - U.S. Coast guard photo
Atlantic Ocean (July 27)--Coast Guard crews have numerous drills while underway such as simulations of attack. Constant training on weapon firing is essential. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
SHIP DISASTER - US Coast Guard photo
(May 19)--Bow of ship sticks out of the water after sinking. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, US Coast Guard Photo
(Sep. 3)--Auxiliary members go over requirements and supplies with pleasure boaters during a courtesy marine examination. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
The Lifesavers by Arden von Dewitz
Search and Rescue is one of the Coast Guard's oldest missions. Minimizing the loss of life, injury, property damage or loss by rendering aid to persons in distress and property in the maritime environment has a... More
Ice-bound in Alaskan Wates by Florence Lonsford
HH-3F "Pelican" helicopters, like the one in the picture, were in service from 1968 to 1994. The Pelican is patrolling in Alaskan waters as a fishing vessel may be in possible need of assistance. These helico... More
CUTTER BLACKTHORN MEMORIAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS
HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 16)--The Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn monument at Coast Guard base Galveston bears the number 23, signifying the number of crew members lost when the Blackthorn sank, Jan. 28, 1980 in Tam... More
COAST GUARD CUTTERS - U.S. Coast guard photo
Sand Island, HI (Jan. 27) --Sister cutters Assateague (WPB-1337) and Washington (WPB-1331) homeported in Honolulu. The 110-foot Island-class Patrol Boats are a Coast Guard modification of a highly successful B... More
BLACKTHORN MEMORIAL CEREMONY WREATH
GALVESTON, Texas (Jan 26)-A wreath sits to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Coast Guard Cutter Balckthorn's sinking in 1980. USCG photo by PA2 James Dillard.
USCG Helicopter, Gloucester, Mass. by Thomas O'Hara
HH-3F "Pelican" helicopters, like the one in the picture, were in service from 1968 to 1994. The helicopters were capable of landing on the water. Water landing rescues were not always possible, of course, so... More
Prinsendam Rescue by Walter Richards
In 1980, U.S. Coast Guard helicopters and cutters, assisted by the U.S. Air Force and the Canadian armed forces, rescued more than 500 passengers and crew from the cruise ship PRINSENDAM in the Gulf of Alaska.
Miss Michelle - US Coast Guard photo
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, a 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Gray's Harbor prepares to remove crewmen from a skiff after their fishing vessel, Miss Michelle, began taking on... More
Miss Michelle - US Coast Guard photo
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, a 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Gray's Harbor prepares to remove crewmen from a skiff after their fishing vessel, Miss Michelle, began taking on... More
MSU donates goods to organization
PITTSBURGH -?? Members from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh take a photo with donated goods before delivering them to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Nov. 18, 2011. The goods totaled more ... More
Equipment - US Coast Guard photo
AT SEA (May 8, 2004)--An MK-75, 76mm Oto Melara gun mount on the bow onboard a U.S. Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter, is ready to take aim against a variety of targets, on May 8, 2004. The gun is sleeker and q... More
Guardians of America by Mary McGlynn
The 378-foot High Endurance Cutter Dallas. The 378s are the largest cutters, aside from the three major Icebreakers, ever built for the Coast Guard. They are powered by diesel engines and gas turbines, and hav... More
Small boat - US Coast Guard photo
Feb. 5 -- Two Coast Guard smallboats underway. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
(July 23)--Buoy maintenance crewmember sands down buoy. USCG phott by GILLESPIE, TOM PA1
SEARCH AND RESCUE - US Coast Guard photo
(Sept. 5)--Illustration of survivor in raft with lit flare. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
SEARCH AND RESCUE - US Coast Guard photo
(Sept. 5)--Illustration of survivor in raft with lit flare. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD PEOPLE - US Coast Guard photo
(Sept. 8)--A female boat coxswain patrols a shipyard area in a 41-foot patrol boat. U.S. COAST GUARD
Operation Fireside, US Coast Guard Photo
Recruits from Coast Guard Training Center Cape May wait to be assigned their family as part of Operation Fireside. Since 1981, Operation Fireside has placed thousands of recruits with South Jersey families duri... More
Motor Buoy Ship at Burlington, Vermont by William Sturm
Built at the Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay, Maryland, in 1944 and decommissioned in 1981, this Coast Guard 52-foot motor buoy ship now rests as a tourist attraction in Burlington, Vermont.
Operation Fireside, US Coast Guard Photo
A recruit checks his Facebook account during his visit to a host family's house during Operation Fireside. Since 1981, Operation Fireside has placed thousands of recruits with South Jersey families during the h... More
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
(July 24)--Crewmembers from a Coast Guard buoytender pulls a buoy alongside to perform maintenance on it. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
(July 24)--Coast Guard buoytender drops buoy on station. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD PEOPLE - US Coast Guard photo
(Dec. 8)--A Coast Guardsman peers through a pair of binoculars while on lookout duty. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
USS Intrepid Museum Mooring, 13 June 1982 by Everett Molinari
The former U.S. Navy aircraft carrier INTREPID moors in New York harbor as a Coast Guard HH-3F helicopter and Port Security boat approach it. The World Trade Center of Manhattan are seen in the background.
Haitian Boat Wreck, Highland Beach, Florida by Paul Ortlip
The Haitian vessel "Esperancia" breaking up on Highland Beach, FL, May 29, 1982, after an attempt to land Haitian refugees. A Coast Guard helicopter hovers above. This sketch was made on-scene, May 29, 1982.
Lt. Colleen Cain, USCG by Leonora Rae Smith
A portrait of a Coast Guard heroine - the first Coast Guard aviator killed in the line of duty. Lt Cain's helicopter crashed during a rescue mission off Hawaii, 1982.
COAST GUARD WITH OTHER SERVICES
A person helps to unload cargo. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PA1
COAST GUARD PEOPLE - US Coast Guard photo
(July 9)--A female lieutenent junior grade officer piers through a pair of binoculars while on operations duty. U.S. COAST GUARD
Surf Search by William T.C. Stevens
Two Coast Guard Surf Rescue Boats out of Station Tillamook Bay search for a lost swimmer off Neahkahnie Beach, Oregon, July 4, 1983.
USCGC Eagle by Carol Schmitz, US Coast Guard Photo
Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE passes up river in New York during a 1983 tall ship parade.
COAST GUARD PEOPLE - US Coast Guard photo
(Feb. 8)--A female coxswain make a radio call back to he station while on patrol. U.S. COAST GUARD
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(April 6) -- Bales of marijuana seized during a Coast Guard boarding. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Apr. 4)--A cadet collar device.. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PAC
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(July 2) -- A member of a Coast Guard boarding team stands watch over suspected drug traffickers. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
Cmdr. Ernest T. Maxey, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO - Cmdr. Ernest T. Maxey poses for an official portrait. Cdmr. Maxey is a U.S. Coast Guard World War II veteran. Photo provided to the U.S. Coast Guard by Cmdr. Ernest T. Maxey, retired.
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(Nov. 1)--Bails of marijuana seized in a boarding of a motor vessel. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO.
41-foot utility boat, US Coast Guard Photo
(Nov. 1)--41 ft utility boat. USCG photo by SYNDER, JERRY PA1
COAST GUARD WITH OTHER SERVICES (FOR RLEASE)
(Dec. 1) Coast Guard smallboats patrol alongside a submarine. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Dec. 8)--Color Guard march out on parade field during Dress Review at the Coast Guard Academy. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Dec. 8)--Dress Review on the parade field at the Coast Guard Academy. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
HC-130 Hercules, US Coast Guard Photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
Training - U.S. Coast guard photo
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 30)--Coast Guard crews have numerous drills while underway such as simulations of attack. Constant training on weapon firing is essential. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
Training - U.S. Coast guard photo
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 30)--Coast Guard crews have numerous drills while underway such as simulations of attack. Constant training on weapon firing is essential. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
Buoys, United States Coast Guard photo
(July 20)--A set of inland coast buoys. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PAC
Buoys, United States Coast Guard photo
(July 20)--A set of inland coast buoys. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PAC
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
(July 20)--A set of inland coast buoys. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PAC
COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON DC
Washington (Oct. 1) -- Coast Guard Headquarters at Buzzards Point. USCG photo by MULLER, RICH PACS
C-130, US Coast Guard Photo, Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA (Jan. 8)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug in... More
C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo, Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA (Jan. 8)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug in... More
Fire - Unites States Coast Guard Photo
(Jan. 8)--Firefighters keep the water flowing on a burning tankers as workers onboard work feverishly to shut off valves to prevent the fire from spreading. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT - ATLANTIC
North Atlantic (Jan. 8)--A fish container is full with a variety of fish caught by a fishing trawler during a normal season fishery. USCG photo by PA3 Robin Ressler
C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo, Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA (Jan. 8)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug in... More
HC-130 Hercules - U.S. Coast guard photo
The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine enviro... More
Fire - Unites States Coast Guard Photo
(Jan. 8)--Firefighters keep the water flowing on a burning tanker. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
HU-25 FALCON - US Coast Guard photo
(May 3)--The Coast Guard's HU-25 Falcon aircraft. USCG photo by MILLER, DALE
INTERNATIONAL ICE PATROL, US Coast Guard Photo
(May 5) An ice shelf somewhere in North Atlantic as seen during a U.S. Coast Guard International Ice Patrol. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
Hawaii - C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Barbers Point, HI (May 14)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug... More
Hawaii - C-130 - U.S. Coast guard photo
Barbers Point, HI (May 14)--The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug... More
MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT - ATLANTIC
North Atlantic (Oct. 12)--Intake section of a fishing processor out on a normal season fishery. USCG photo by PA3 Robin Ressler
COAST GUARD WITH OTHER SERVICES
St. Vincent (Nov. 2) -- A Coast Guard crewman trains a St. Vincent service member in engine repair. USCG photo by SYNDER, JEROME PA2
COAST GUARD WITH OTHER SERVICES
(Nov. 2) A Coast Guardsman trains with members of the Trinidad government. USCG photo by SYNDER, JEROME PA2
COAST GUARD WITH OTHER SERVICES
(Nov. 3) A U.S. Coast Guardsman trains with members from the Grenada Coast Guard. USCG photo by SYNDER, JEROME PA2
COAST GUARD WITH OTHER SERVICES
(Nov. 4) A Coast Guardsman trains members of the St. Lucia border guard. USCG photo by SYNDER, JEROME, PA2
COAST GUARD CUTTER TAMPA PORTSMOUTH VIRGINIA
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 1)--The Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter, is sailing toward its' homeport after a 60-day Law Enforcement Patrol during February 1986. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
SWAB SUMMER, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn. (Feb. 2)--Second Class Cadet Bennett inspects a group of new recruits, known as Swabs, as they experience their first week of Swab Summer. USCG photo by
HU-25 FALCON - US Coast Guard photo
(Mar 1)--The Coast Guard's HU-25 Falcon aircraft. USCG photo by GILLESPIE, TOM PAC
Air Station San Diego 50th Anniversary
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Diego members commemorate the base's 50th Anniversary in 1987 by poising for a photo with an HU-25 Falcon jet and an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter. The base on Harbor Drive was commi... More
30 foot motor surfboat, US Coast Guard Photo
May 4 -- A Coast Guard 30 ft motor surfboat underway. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(May 1) - A member of a Coast Guard boarding team searches for illegal drugs. USCG photo by SNYDER, JERRY CWO.
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
(May 8)--Changing batteries and lights are normal maintenance to the thousands of aids maintained by the Coast Guard. There are two types of towers, Guyed skeleton which supports equipment on ... More
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(June 1) - A member of a Coast Guard boarding team placing a man under arrest for drug smuggling. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO.
Training - U.S. Coast guard photo
Atlantic Ocean (July 27)--Coast Guard crews have numerous drills while underway such as simulations of attack. Constant training on weapon firing is essential. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Nov. 12)--Company commanders march down road towards reviewing party at corp of cadets dress review. USCG photo by KALNBACK, CHUCK PA1
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Sep. 1)--Many have been selected, such as the marine colonel, to serve as reviewing official at the Coast Guard Academy's Dress Review. USCG photo by SANTOS, DAVID M. PA1
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Sep 12)--Coast Guard Academy as seen from the sky. USCG photo by WHITEHURST, NORM PA2
DRESS REVIEW, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Sept. 18)--Academy Corp of Cadets stand at attention during an afternoon Parade In Review. USCG photo by
U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY, New London Connecticut
New London, Conn.(Sep 30)--Corp of Cadets march off field after they Pass and Review.
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Oct 1)--Members of the Corp of Cadet stand at attention during Dress Review. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Oct 2)--Coast Guard Academy cadet band and drill perform on football field at halftime. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Oct 2)--Coast Guard Academy cadet band and drill perform on football field at halftime. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1
HH-65A HELICOPTER - U.S. Coast guard photo
Great Lakes, MI (Oct. 9)--An HH-65A flys over areas of the Great Lakes at dusk. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD ACADEMY, US Coast Guard Photo
New London, Conn.(Nov. 12)--Company Commander stands at attention during Corp of Cadets Dress Review. USCG photo by KALNBACK, CHUCK PA1
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(Apr. 1) -- The U.S. Coast Guard work with U.S. Customs during a boarding of a vessel suspected of drug smuggling. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
Gastineauv Channel, AK (Apr. 4)--Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry (WLI 65401) secures buoy in Gastineav Channel. U.S. COAST GUARD
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
Gastineauv Channel, AK (Apr. 15)--Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry (WLI 65401) releases buoy in Gastineav Channel. U.S. COAST GUARD
AIDS TO NAVIGATION - US Coast Guard photo
Gastineauv Channel, AK (Apr. 15)--Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry (WLI 65401) releases buoy in Gastineav Channel. U.S. COAST GUARD
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE WASHINGTON DC
Washington (May 24) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team work during a chemical spill in Washington state. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
SEARCH AND RESCUE - US Coast Guard photo
(June 2)--Child rescue victim is passed over from one Coast Guard person to another. USCG photo by SYNDER, JERRY PA1
BOATING SAFETY, US Coast Guard Photo
Annapolis, MD (Aug. 7)--A Coast Guard Station Annapolis smallboat tows a sailboat off ground. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
COAST GUARD BARQUE EAGLE, US Coast Guard Photo
(Aug. 09)--Crewmembers heave on lines that set sails aboard the Coast Guard Barque Eagle. USCG photo by JENNINGS, FRANK PA2
COAST GUARD BARQUE EAGLE, US Coast Guard Photo
(Aug. 09)--Crewman check heading on compass aboard the Coast Guard Barque Eagle. USCG photo by JENNINGS, FRANK PA2
COAST GUARD BARQUE EAGLE, US Coast Guard Photo
(Aug. 09)--Figurehead of the Coast Guard Barque Eagle. USCG photo by JENNINGS, FRANK PA2
Coast Guard People - Public domain dedication image
(Aug. 09)--Crewman plot course heading while on duty aboard the Coast Guard Barque Eagle. JENNINGS, FRANK PA2
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - US Coast Guard photo
(Oct. 1) - A member of a Coast Guard boarding team places a man under arrest for drug smuggling. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO.
MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT - ATLANTIC
North Atlantic (Oct. 12) Stern view of a fishing trawler working the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT - ATLANTIC
North Atlantic (Oct. 12) Stern view of a fishing trawler working the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO