18M views · 6.8K reactions | Start your week off with this video of a unique Coast Guard rescue. | Go Coast Guard | Facebook

"It's like something out of the movies. And that's real life for us." 🏊 U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers, or Aviation Survival Technicians (ASTs), deploy to respond in the most #extreme rescue situations on the high seas, on land or in the air. "This rate attracts really strong individuals who are willing to go fight for someone else to live," said Petty Officer 1st Class Graham McGinnis, an AST at Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay. Equally important to their role as #Helicopter Rescue Swimm

Search and rescue remains one of our top missions. For many Coast Guardsmen, it’s a calling to something bigger than themselves. In the event of an emergency, call 911 or hail us on VHF channel 16 and know that we will always be there because we are Always Ready. #GoCoastGuard #SearchAndRescue | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland

Repost from @huppuscg • “This will be hard..” Welcome to Coast Guard basic training in Cape May, NJ. CAPT Judge gives a motivational speech to the newest company of #USCG recruits. | Dexter Hall | Facebook

19K views · 34 reactions | Petty Officer 2nd Class Andres Murillo explains what it’s like to be a Coast Guard diver. Coast Guard divers assist in many Coast Guard operations including repairing aids to navigation and promoting maritime safety and security. | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland | Facebook

United States Coast Guard Divers (DV) are highly trained military divers whose duties may include recovery of weapons, underwater investigations, ship maintenance or repair, and clearing obstructed waterways. If you're looking for a career not just ON the water but IN the water, send us a DM or gocoastguard.com to learn more about DVs and other opportunities in the USCG. BZ to these 2024 candidates chosen for Diver “A” School. 🤿 #SemperParatus #protectdefendsave #thursdaythoughts #gocoastguard

9.3K views · 219 reactions | Phase 3 of the new Recruit Training...

Our 10-Week Beta Program is the largest change to Coast Guard recruit training in many decades. Senior Chief Michael Snyder, the Assistant Battalion Commander and Project Lead for the 10-Week Program, will guide us through the initiatives in each of the 4 phases and demystify as much as possible so we can continue having great conversations on how to best accomplish our goals. The main goals of the new program are to increase training efficiency, reduce discharges, and enhance performance of new

Phase 4 of the new Recruit Training 10-Week Beta program is called Fleet Transition. During this phase, recruits are moving from recruit to fully actualized Coast Guard men and women. Recruits will learn practical life skills and are immersed in the mentorship program. Additionally, recruits are expected to practice leadership skills gained through training, including the first competencies withing leading self. Phase 4's culminating event is Recruit Training Graduation where they receive their