Template:US Coast Guard
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| United States Coast Guard | |
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 United States Coast Guard portal |
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| Active | 4 August 1790 - today |
| Country | United States of America |
| Type | coast guard |
| Size | 335,000 personnel 280 ships, 3,700 aircraft |
| Part of | Department of Homeland Security |
| Motto | Semper Paratus |
| Colors | White, Orange, & Blue |
| March | Semper Paratus |
| Engagements | American Civil War World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Sea Dragon III War on Terror |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant | Admiral Thad Allen |
| Master Chief Petty Officer | MCPOCG Charles W. Bowen |
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| Racing Stripe |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | HH-60 Jayhawk, HH-65 Dolphin, |
| Patrol | HC-130, HU-25A Guardian, HC-144A Ocean Sentry |
