United States Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the coast guard of the United States. One of the seven uniformed services of the United States, and the smallest armed service of the United States, it has a broad and important role in homeland security, law enforcement, search and rescue, marine environmental pollution response and the maintenance of intercoastal and offshore aids to navigation (ATON). It also lays claim of being the United States' oldest continuous seagoing service.

Medals and Honors of the Coast Guard

One Coast Guardsman, Douglas Munro, has earned the Medal of Honor, the highest military award of the United States.

Related Topics:
Douglas Munro - Medal of Honor

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Six Coast Guardsmen have earned the Navy Cross and 12 the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Related Topics:
Navy Cross - Distinguished Flying Cross

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Prior to the transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, the highest peacetime decoration was the Department of Transportation Distinguished Service Medal. The highest unit award was the Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award.

Related Topics:
Department of Transportation Distinguished Service Medal - Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award

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In wartime, members of the Coast Guard are eligible to receive the U.S. Navy version of the Medal of Honor. A Coast Guard version of the Medal of Honor does exist, but it has never been bestowed.

Related Topics:
U.S. Navy - Medal of Honor

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See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military

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