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When you join the U.S. Coast Guard, you’ll work with passionate individuals who share your drive to save lives, serve others and your country, and shield our nation from threats. If you have a sincere desire to make the world a better place while setting yourself up for a bright future, Coast Guard service is for you.
Every day, you’ll work on exciting missions. You’ll gain in-demand career skills and have life-changing experiences, all while making lifelong friends. Just ask our servicemembers. They’ll tell you that adventure is part of their job—and making a difference is their priority.
The Coast Guard offers you the chance to learn, lead, and launch a great career. You’ll get specialized training in fields like law enforcement, environmental science, engineering, healthcare, and more—plus benefits like tuition assistance, 30 days of paid vacation annually, and medical, dental, and vision care.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Our core values—honor, respect, and devotion to duty, are the guiding principles used to defend and preserve the United States of America.
We protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; and the territorial integrity of our nation—from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made. We protect these interests in U.S. ports, inland waterways, along the coasts, and on international waters.
