United States Coast Guard: Quick Facts
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US Coast Guard suspends search for woman swept out to sea in California
• Nov. 11, 2026, 2:09 PM ET (The Guardian)
Coast Guard rescues sailboater after vessel loses power in Lake Michigan
• Nov. 9, 2026, 10:19 AM ET (CBS)
Cruise ship pianist rescued after nine hours treading water miles from shore | California
• Nov. 8, 2026, 4:56 PM ET (The Guardian)
Sylvia Drewer Tarr
• Nov. 6, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months adrift at sea, 4 others missing
• Nov. 3, 2026, 10:18 AM ET (CBS)
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| Also Known As | Revenue Cutter Service • USCG • Revenue Marine Service |
|---|---|
| Date | 1790 - present |
| Areas Of Involvement | Maritime law • lifesaving • Today in History—August 4: The Creation of the U.S. Coast Guard • defense |
| Related People | Dorothy Constance Stratton |
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