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The coast guard does go to war. I am currently in the coast guard and we have been involved in every major war. Not many casualties because our role isn't one involving combat, but we do provide a lot of support. here is a link to the coast guard website that shows which wars we've been involved in: http://www.uscg.mil/History/faqs/wars.asp
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∙ 13y agoApproximately 2,555 US Sailors and 7 US Coast Guardsmen were killed in the Vietnam War.
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∙ 13y agoThe Coast Guard only helps out the Navy in times of war if needed.
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∙ 14y agoobviously they deployed when hiati was hit by the earthquake.
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∙ 13y agoWhen the Spartans try to come onto their land
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How many coast guard ships were involved in th Vietnam war?
Approximately 56 USCG vessels participated in the war. About 26 of those vessels were the famed "82 footers"; Coast Guard Patrol boats.
When was the US Coast Guard first sent into action in the Vietnam War?
The US Coast Guard only protects the United States, they do not go over seas to fight.
How many Coast Guard served in the Vietnam War?
Research: Statistics About the Vietnam War, recommended by the History Channel. And, The American War Library.
Do you have to join the armed forces to join the coast guard?
The Coast Guard is a branch of the US Military, so yes.
How many countries have a coast guard?
There are currentely 86 countries that are recognized to have a Coast Guard. While some countries Naval forces operate under both pretenses, only 86 have official units portraying Coast Guard activities.
During war Who does the coast guard report to?
The President
What branch of military has the lowest percent that goes over seas?
The U.S. Coast Guard .
How many coast guard ships were involved in th Vietnam war?
Approximately 56 USCG vessels participated in the war. About 26 of those vessels were the famed "82 footers"; Coast Guard Patrol boats.
When was the US Coast Guard first sent into action in the Vietnam War?
The US Coast Guard only protects the United States, they do not go over seas to fight.
How did US Coast Guard get its name?
They guard the coast.
Does the Coast guard serve under the Department of Transportation in peacetime?
No, the Coast Guard serves under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime. However, during times of war or when directed by the President, the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Department of Defense to support military operations.
The coast guard number?
In the UK, if you need the Coast Guard in an emergency, dial 999 and ask the operator for the Coast Guard.
When was Yemen Coast Guard created?
The Yemen Coast Guard was established in 2002.
What must you do if oil or fuel spills into water?
report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center
Is the civil war part of the branches of service?
The Civil War was a war not a branch of the service. The branches of service are Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. There is also the National Guard and the Coast Guard.
Who were the two women to be the first uniformed women in the coast guard?
The two women who were the first uniformed women in the Coast Guard were Dorothy C. Stratton and Florence Finch. Dorothy Stratton joined the Coast Guard in 1942 and became the director of the Women’s Reserve branch, known as SPAR. Florence Finch, originally from the Philippines, joined the Coast Guard in 1943 and served as a Coast Guard SPAR during World War II.
What has the author Malcolm Francis Willoughby written?
Malcolm Francis Willoughby was an author known for writing books on military history, particularly focusing on naval history and maritime warfare. Some of his notable works include "The U.S. Coast Guard in World War II" and "The U.S. Marine Raider."
