The U.S. Coast Guard of the 21st Century

The U.S. Coast Guard is at an important crossroads in 2000. Since its founding as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1790, the Coast Guard has continued to provide unique services and benefits to America through its distinctive blend of humanitarian,
law-enforcement, diplomatic, and military capabilities. A military, multi-mission, maritime service within the Department of Transportation and one of the nation’s five Armed Services, the Coast Guard must meet growing operational challenges.