United States Coast Guard (USCG) Historian's Office

"The Jaws of Death" - An official U.S. Coast Guard photograph by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the U.S.S. Samuel Chase disembarks U.S. troops on the morning of 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach. CLICK on this iconic image to learn more about the CG's historic role at Normandy.

"The Jaws of Death" - An official U.S. Coast Guard photograph by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the U.S.S. Samuel Chase disembarks troops of the First Division on the morning of 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach. CLICK on this iconic image to learn more about the CG's historic role at Normandy.

Iconic photo of the first heavier-than-air flight. Image taken take by USLSS John T. Daniels 12/17/1903.

Flight of the Wright Flyer

119 years ago...on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made history with the first heavier-than-air flight. This iconic image was taken by US Life-saving Service Surfman John T. Daniels. And the Coast Guard was there!

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A photo of the U.S. Revenue Cutter McCulloch, dated August 1898 in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.

1 May marks the 125th anniversary of the start of this pivotal war. For more info click on the image.

Amelia Earhart in the ITASCA Logbook 07-02-1937

In 1937 Amelia Earhart sought to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the globe. This logbook page documents the shift in mission for crew of CGC ITASCA on 2 July. After initial comms between Earhart and ITASCA ceased, the mission shifted from support as Aid to Navigation to Search & Rescue. And the Coast Guard Was There!

WOMEN in the COAST GUARD - Female CG Academy Cadets prepare to march shoulder to shoulder in President Carter's Inaugural Parade - 1977. The CG Academy opened to female cadets the previous year.

CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY - Female CG Academy Cadets prepare to march shoulder to shoulder in Pres Carter's Inaugural Parade - 1977. The CG Academy opened to female cadets the previous year.