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   Welcome to the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Public Affairs web page. The Coast Guard is involved in a variety of missions including search and rescue; marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties; ice operations, drug interdiction; marine safety; and national security. Statistics show that on a given day, the Coast Guard saves 16 lives assists another 361 people and saves $2.5 million in property.

PRESS RELEASES FROM 2000

bulletU.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater and U.S. Coast Guard Sign Unique Partnership with First Book (11/20/00)

bulletDOT Recommends Six Coast Guard Captains For Promotion to Rear Admiral (8/9/00)

bulletSecretary Slater Urges Boaters To Be Safe, Sober and Smart (5/26/00)

bulletEssential U.S. Maritime System Performs Well During Y2K Rollover (1/6/00)

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