Freezing temperatures across the country cannot slow down the... U.S. Coast Guard. With some parts of the U.S. dealing with the most ice they’ve seen in a decade, Coast Guard icebreaker crews are hard at work on missions in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic waterways to keep commerce moving and ensure American life continues without interruption. These missions will keep commercial goods like food and fuel flowing throughout the country and keep America going. From lifesaving evacuations to high-seas interdictions—and now interior icebreaking operations—these heroes more than live up to the Coast Guard motto: Semper Paratus, Always Ready.show more

Breaking ice to keep America moving. Winter weather doesn’t... stop commerce, or the U.S. Coast Guard. In 2025, U.S. Coast Guard facilitated the movement of $5.4T in maritime commerce and 1.8B tons of cargo across U.S. waterways. From the Northeast to the Great Lakes, our icebreaking crews ensure critical supplies reach communities, even in the harshest winter conditions. With historic funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Coast Guard is recapitalizing our domestic icebreaker fleet and maximizing our return on investment across America’s waterways. #USCG #Icebreaking #MTS #Commerce Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardNortheast U.S. Coast GuardGreatLakes U.S. Coast GuardLANTAREAshow more

When the ice comes, U.S. Coast Guard crews are... breaking through where Americans need it most. In the face of the most severe Arctic cold in over a decade, U.S. Coast Guard crews have been conducting vital icebreaking operations from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast. Through continued icebreaking operations, we’re supporting energy security and facilitating commerce in response to ice impacts to navigation on our waterways. #USCG #IceBreaking #MTS #commerce Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardLANTAREA U.S. Coast GuardGreatLakes U.S. Coast GuardNortheast USCG East Districtshow more

WATCH: The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Hawser successfully frees... a NYPD vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting icebreaking operations in New York City to keep waterways safe and navigable amid freezing temperatures.show more

When winter weather wreaks havoc, U.S. Coast Guard is... there to help. This week, our Northeast and Great Lakes personnel braved the cold, breaking ice in ports and waterways to maintain the flow of critical supplies and goods for the American people. In 2025, the Coast Guard facilitated the movement of $5.4T in maritime commerce and 1.8B tons of cargo on U.S. waterways. Through historic investment in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, we’re transforming our icebreaker fleet and facilitating commerce vital to U.S. economic prosperity and strategic mobility. #USCG #Icebreaking #MTS #Commerce Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardLANTAREA U.S. Coast GuardNortheast U.S. Coast GuardGreatLakesshow more

When winter freezes waterways, the Coast Guard gets to... work. From the Great Lakes to the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic, our domestic icebreakers are facilitating commerce in response to ice impacts to navigation on our waterways. We continue to recapitalize our icebreaker fleet to maintain access to critical waterways and infrastructure, and ensure energy security when Americans need it most. #USCG #Icebreaking #MTS #Commerce Homeland Security USCG Great Lakes USCG Atlantic Area USCGNortheastshow more

Defending our ports and waterways. Protecting our Nation. The... U.S. Coast Guard works side-by-side with U.S. Border Patrol to conduct joint port operations, keep cargo moving safely, and stop illicit narcotics and contraband before they threaten our communities. By controlling, securing, and defending our ports and waterways, the Coast Guard facilitates $5.4T in maritime commerce vital to economic prosperity and strategic mobility. #USCG #ForceDesign2028 #PortSecurity Homeland Security CBP U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA U.S. Coast GuardArcticshow more

The 2026 World Cup was a massive success, and... U.S. Coast Guard was there to secure our ports and waterways! Thank you to our crews across the country and our partner agencies for ensuring a safe event for millions of fans. Semper Paratus! #USCG #WorldCup2026 #MaritimeSecurityshow more

In the world’s most complex and challenging environments, U.S.... Coast Guard maintains access, facilitates maritime commerce, and strengthens America’s maritime dominance. As U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star began icebreaking operations for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, the cutter marked 50 years of service by breaking through Antarctic pack ice to ensure safe navigation and sustain U.S. operations in the polar regions. When the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II became beset in Antarctic pack ice, Polar Star responded immediately, breaking it free and escorting it to open water — underscoring the importance of a robust U.S. icebreaker fleet. America’s only heavy icebreaker continues to deliver where no other ship can operate. #USCG #Icebreaking #PolarStar U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA Homeland Securityshow more

U.S. Coast Guard is calling on those who want... to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. By joining the Coast Guard Investigative Service, you will step into a high-impact position that supports vital U.S. Coast Guard missions, safeguarding maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe. We are currently filling multiple GS-13 1811 Special Agent positions throughout the United States and its territories. Ready to make an impact and protect the maritime domain? Apply today atshow more

Proud to introduce Columbia, SC native Admiral Kevin Lunday... at his nomination hearing today to be the next Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. In critical times like these, Admiral Lunday’s record and character make him the right man to lead the Coast Guard and keep Americans safe.show more

What a great visit with our DHS personnel in... the Last Frontier. We will always ensure the heroes of CBP, TSA, and U.S. Coast Guard have the resources they need to protect and defend our great homeland.show more

.President Donald J. Trump praises the heroes of the... U.S. Coast Guard before departing to deliver the commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy: "You don't realize how important Coast Guard is until you have a hurricane— and I remember the big hurricane in Texas where these kids go on boats, and they're going into waves that are 20x higher than the boat."show more

Taking down the cartels one boat at a time…... I was honored to be on board with the U.S. Coast Guard while training in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 here’s some film I shot while braving the fast speed and waves … These are the best of the best!! ONDCP U.S. Coast Guard One of the coolest experiences evershow more

HEROES. U.S. Coast Guard personnel rescued 8 people in... Santa Cruz after they were trapped in a cave by rising tides. The extraordinary bravery and selfless service of these Coast Guard heroes embody the best of what it means to be an American.show more

Behind every successful patrol is a crew that keeps... the cutter operational. Aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone, Machinery Technicians keep propulsion, power, and critical systems operating to ensure the cutter remains ready to operate and respond. Through Operation Pacific Viper, CGC Stone and other U.S. Coast Guard units have interdicted over 170K pounds of cocaine since early August. That took a total team effort. As a Machinery Technician, Smallboat Engineer, and Boarding Team Member, Petty Officer Fair ensured CGC Stone was always ready to operate and deliver results wherever the mission took the crew. What can you bring to being Semper Paratus? Find out at #USCG #MemberHighlight #SemperParatus Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA U.S. Coast GuardLANTAREAshow more

Target practice 📷 Pistol, rifle & shotgun qualifications ensure... that our Coasties are Always Ready | Semper Paratus. Hit your career targets in the U.S. Coast Guard - to start your adventure today. Follow GoCoastGuard on FB and IG GoCoastGuardshow more

Today, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball... (WMSL-756) offloaded 18,898 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of $214.3 million. This offload is the result of six drug interdictions executed by the crews of Coast Guard Cutter Kimball and Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC-911) from February to April. The trafficking of illegal drugs poses an urgent threat to the American people, and the men and women of the Coast Guard do everything in their power to interdict drugs before they reach our shores and our citizens. #uscg #druginterdiction #semperparatusshow more

WATCH: HEROIC U.S. Coast Guard personnel airlifted a man... from a sinking boat off the coast of Hawaii. Thank you to these American Heroes for your willingness to answer the call to service and save this man.🇺🇸show more

225,000 pounds of cocaine seized through Operation Pacific Viper!... U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear and an embarked helicopter crew recently stopped 2 go-fast vessels in the Eastern Pacific using disabling fire to seize 7,000+ pounds of cocaine & push us past this massive threshold. The Coast Guard continues operations to control, secure, and defend U.S. borders and maritime approaches – where defense of America begins. Read more: Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA U.S. Coast GuardSouthwestshow more