USCG
33,751 members•3,236 units
Opening branch overview
Building the branch home surface
Loading branch highlights, featured unit context, and gallery moments.
Overview
Members
Units
Over 3,064,780 active members
33,751 members•3,236 units
Building the branch home surface
Loading branch highlights, featured unit context, and gallery moments.
Building the branch units surface
Loading unit filters, rankings, and the branch unit grid.
MSO HOUSTON
U.S. Coast Guard
MSO JACKSONVILLE
U.S. Coast Guard
MSO LA-LB
U.S. Coast Guard
NATIONAL STRIKE FORCE
U.S. Coast Guard
O'CCGD17, JUNEAU, AK
U.S. Coast Guard
PACTACLET
U.S. Coast Guard
POINT BRIDGE
U.S. Coast Guard
POINT JUDITH
U.S. Coast Guard
Pontchartrain. WPG 70
U.S. Coast Guard
**Pontchartrain (WPG-70)** was a United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned during World War II. Launched in 1944, she served as a convoy escort and performed search and rescue operations in the North Atlantic, protecting vital shipping lanes from German U-boats. After the war, Pontchartrain continued her service in peacetime, notably participating in the rescue of passengers from the sinking SS Andrea Doria in 1956. She remained active into the Cold War era, contributing to maritime safety and national defense until her decommissioning.
Port Security Unit 301
U.S. Coast Guard
Port Security Unit 301 (PSU 301) is a United States Coast Guard Reserve unit established in 1995 and based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Its primary mission is to provide expeditionary force protection for military and civilian ports worldwide, specializing in harbor and port defense, coastal security, and anti-terrorism operations. PSU 301 has deployed in support of major operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom, where it provided crucial security for strategic ports in the Middle East. The unit is composed of highly trained reservists capable of rapid deployment, and it regularly participates in joint exercises with allied forces to maintain readiness.
PSU 301
U.S. Coast Guard
PSU 309
U.S. Coast Guard
Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 is a United States Coast Guard Reserve unit established in 1995 and based in Port Clinton, Ohio. The unit specializes in maritime security, providing waterside and landside protection for ports, vessels, and critical infrastructure worldwide. PSU 309 has deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, conducting security missions in the Middle East and other strategic locations. The unit's highly trained reservists routinely participate in joint and combined exercises, maintaining readiness to respond rapidly to military and humanitarian contingencies.
RESTRACEN YORKTOWN
U.S. Coast Guard
San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard
Sector San Francisco
U.S. Coast Guard
Sector San Francisco is a United States Coast Guard unit responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental protection in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding Northern California waters. Established in 2004 as part of the Coast Guard’s sector reorganization, it combined the responsibilities of several legacy units, including the former Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay and Group San Francisco. The unit oversees search and rescue operations, vessel inspections, pollution response, and port security across one of the nation’s busiest and most strategically important harbors. Sector San Francisco has played a critical role in safeguarding maritime commerce, responding to environmental incidents, and supporting national security initiatives in the region.
STATION GRAYS HARBOR
U.S. Coast Guard
STATION LA-LB
U.S. Coast Guard
STATION NEW HAVEN
U.S. Coast Guard
Station Scituate Search and Rescue
U.S. Coast Guard
**Station Scituate Search and Rescue** is a United States Coast Guard unit located in Scituate, Massachusetts. Established in the mid-20th century, the station has played a crucial role in maritime safety along the Massachusetts South Shore, responding to countless emergencies in the often-treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Over the decades, the unit has participated in high-profile rescue operations, assisting stranded vessels, saving lives during storms, and supporting the broader mission of coastal security. Its personnel are highly trained in search and rescue operations, consistently demonstrating dedication and professionalism in safeguarding both mariners and local communities.
STATION SEATTLE
U.S. Coast Guard
SUPPORT CENTER ELIZABETH CITY
U.S. Coast Guard
SUPPORT CENTER NEW YORK
U.S. Coast Guard
Support Center Portsmouth VA
U.S. Coast Guard
Support Center Portsmouth, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, has played a vital role in the U.S. Navy’s logistics and support infrastructure. Originally established to provide essential administrative, technical, and operational support services, the center has evolved to meet the changing needs of naval operations in the Hampton Roads region. Throughout its history, Support Center Portsmouth has supported fleet readiness by coordinating resources, maintaining facilities, and ensuring the smooth functioning of tenant commands. Its strategic position near Norfolk and other major naval installations has made it a crucial hub for supporting both local and deployed naval units.
Sweetbrier
U.S. Coast Guard