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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 05/08/2026

There was a CG memo in 2003 requesting a review related to this... as far as I know, nothing happened with it at that time. The CG could have and should have done something sooner. It's disgraceful that it took this long to figure it out. Link to PDF with more info. www.facebook.com/groups/55933...

Memo from CAPT D. A. Goward dated 14 May 2003. Cites high incidence of cumulative and acute injury in Surfmen, and requests monitoring and analysis.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/11/2025

(5/5) Today, we honor the brave women who have joined the USCG in the 83 years since 1942. They've saved countless lives and helped make the CG what it is today. Some further reading: www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-To...

Ten Coast Guard SPARs rowing a small CG boat while in uniform.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/11/2025

(4/5) SPARs served in every USCG District (except Puerto Rico), including at stations in Alaska and Hawaii. They filled many roles, including coxswains, drivers, yeomen, air control-tower operators, cooks, and boatswains mates.

Seven Coast Guard SPARs, in uniform, posing on a staircase.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/11/2025

(3/5) The SPARs served under commanding officer Lieutenant Commander Dorothy C. Stratton, the first woman to be commissioned an officer in the CG. She was previously a Lieutenant in the Navy Women's Reserve, and would go on to achieve the rank of Captain.

Black and white photo of Captain Dorothy C. Stratton in Coast Guard service dress uniform at her desk, flanked by the US and Coast Guard ensigns (flags).

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/11/2025

(2/5) New SPARs both enlisted and commissioned as officers in the CG, replacing male CG members at shore stations so they could be released to sea duty. Over the course of WWII, over 10,000 women would volunteer for this service.

SPARs poster showing a woman in Coast Guard uniform with a pair of binoculars. Behind her, in greenscale "silhouette", is a man in Coast Guard uniform holding a gun. Text above the image reads "Your duty ashore... His afloat" and below the image text reads "SPARs - Apply Nearest Coast Guard Office"

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/11/2025

(1/5) On this day in 1942, the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as the SPARs, was created - the name stood for Semper Paratus - Always Ready, the CG's motto. Although not well-known, the SPARs were an important part of the service in WWII!

WWII-era SPARs poster showing women marching in formation while holding the national and Coast Guard Ensigns (flags) with a ship in the background. Text reads "SPARS - Apply Nearest Coast Guard Office"

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 09/10/2025

Note: this is NOT an EO, it is a National Security Directive. See article for the difference. "The Trump administration isn’t only targeting organizations or groups but even individuals and “entities” whom NSPM-7 says can be identified by any of the following “indicia” (indicators) of violence:"

Screenshot of text reading:

• anti-Americanism,
• anti-capitalism,
• anti-Christianity,
• support for the overthrow of the United
States Government,
• extremism on migration,
• extremism on race,
• extremism on gender
• hostility towards those who hold
traditional American views on family,
• hostility towards those who hold
traditional American views on religion,
and
• hostility towards those who hold traditional American views on morality.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 01/10/2025

(1/2) Humorous photo (thank you @clawofknowledge.bsky.social), but a serious message. Reminder that you're not alone during this shutdown. If you're in the CG or are a dependent, & need financial assistance, Navy Fed and USAA both have shutdown loan programs & CGMA is also there for you.

Stick figure Coastie with a can for coins and a handwritten sign that reads "Will guard coast for food"

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 12/09/2025

The Coast Guard is joining the witch hunt for people speaking out negatively against Charlie Kirk. I have no further information on this, and do not know what or who they're referring to. Be safe out there, all. Reminder to those in uniform, your words and actions can have unintended consequences.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/06/2025

Thank you for sharing! And yes, the CG has a sizable presence in Bahrain, as a base of operations for any activities in the Middle East. Here's the post for those who don't want to have to deal with clicking on a link to Xitter:

Post from ICE Barbie Kristi Noem from 23 June 2025 reading "This morning, I spoke with Minister of Interior of Bahrain Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to express our gratitude for their decades long partnership and support of our largest @USCG base abroad."

The photo accompanying the post shows Noem, glammed up at the office while speaking on a phone with a whole mess of papers in front of her.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 24/05/2025

(1/2) The specifics for the USCG's reduction in Flag Officer positions has been posted. I've linked the ALCOAST in full below, which lists all Flag Officer billets in the CG. There appear to be 14 positions removed/combined/changed to O-6. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USD...

3. To meet the requirements of REF (B) the following Flag Officer billets have been eliminated, combined with another Flag billet, or reprogrammed to 0-6 billet.
a. Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS)
b. Director of Governmental and Public Affairs (CG-092) c. Assistant Commandant for Intelligence (CG-2)
d. Director, TMX Program Integration Office (TMX-PIO)
e. Deputy Director, TMX Program Integration Office (TMX-PIO) f. Director, TRIDENT FORGE Task Force
g. Military Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security
h. Fifth District Commander
i. Eleventh District Commander
j. DHS Deputy Chief Information Officer
k. HQ Organizational Review
I. Assistant Commandant for Acquisitions
and Chief Acquisition Officer (CG-9)
m. Director of Acquisition Programs and Program Executive
Officer (CG-93)
n. Commander, Personnel Service Center
(reprogrammed to 0-6 Command)

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 11/03/2025

Updates from Crowley: the first photo, update #2, was released yesterday, while the second photo, update #3, was released within the past hour. The arrest mentioned appears to be the captain of the cargo ship, for "gross negligence manslaughter." See article below. news.sky.com/story/man-ar...

CROWLEY
UPDATE #2 ON STENA IMMACULATE INCIDENT IN THE NORTH SEA
Monday, March 10, 2025 - At approximately 10 a.m. UTC/5 a.m. EDT on March 10, 2025, while stationary and anchored off the North Sea coast near Hull, United Kingdom, the Crowley-managed tanker Stena Immaculate was struck on its port side by the container ship Solong. As a result, at least one cargo tank containing Jet-A1 fuel was ruptured.
Crowley is working closely with response agencies including the HM Coastguard to secure the vessel in a restricted safety area and initiate spill containment response. All 23 Crowley mariners that were on board are safe and accounted for with no reported injuries at this time.
"As with all our operations, Crowley's priority is to protect the safety of mariners, and the environment. We greatly appreciate the quick actions and support of the U.K. authorities, rescue workers and others to today's incident and remain committed to working with them on the continued response efforts," said Cal Hayden, vice president, Crowley global ship management.
The Stena Immaculate is managed by Crowley through a joint venture with owner Stena Bulk USA. In 2023, the tanker was selected by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to serve in its Tanker Security Program. While under charter on this voyage for the Military Sealift Command, the tanker was anchored while it awaited berth availability at the Port of Killingholme, where it was due to make a standard delivery of fuel as part of a routine service under this program when it was struck.
At this stage, it is unclear what volume of fuel may have been released as a result of the incident. At the time it was struck, the 183-meter (596-foot) Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in 16 segregated cargo tanks. Crowley is supporting the relevant authorities in the UK who are investigating the incident and will defer to them for any further questions on potential cause.

CROWLEY
UPDATE #3 ON STENA IMMACULATE INCIDENT IN THE NORTH SEA
Monday, March 11, 2025; 1600 EDT - Crowley continues to work closely with U.K. agencies to support the incident response, salvage and environmental impact mitigation operations resulting from container ship Solong striking the Crowley-managed tanker Stena Immaculate while at anchor on Monday, March 10.
A fire onboard the Stena Immaculate has greatly diminished with no visible flames. Crowley is continuing to assist response efforts led by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The vessel is stationary at anchor and being monitored by Crowley representatives, partners and government authorities, and we are working alongside partners during initial salvage activities. In the meantime, we are prioritizing supporting the health and wellbeing of our mariners in Grimsby and the response effort to mitigate environmental threats.
It remains uncertain at this time what volume of fuel may have been released as a result of the incident, but initial review shows impacts have been limited due to exposure to the fire and evaporation of the Jet A1 fuel. In addition, U.K agencies are closely monitoring air quality and any possible public health impacts resulting onshore. Both are currently measuring low or within normal levels.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the incident and its impacts, and we defer to them for any question about the cause. The individual arrested by local police is not a member of the Crowley crew.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(14/14) With an active duty workforce smaller than the NYPD, the CG is already stretched thin. ALL responsibilities of the CG will be compromised by a misguided focus on border patrol & migrant interdiction, & lives will be endangered by the lack of resources across the CG’s other crucial missions.

Two Coast Guard members holding a dog that they've rescued and brought onboard a USCG boat. The CG's Search and Rescue functions protect both humans and animals!

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(13/14) The newest actions of the administration aim to pull the CG even farther from its roots, taking the emphasis off life-saving and putting it onto law enforcement. This is not in the spirit of the United States Coast Guard.

A modern Coast Guard small boat with mounted gun manned by a Coast Guardsman in tactical gear.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(12/14) With the exception of engagement in wartime alongside other military branches, the CG's mission has historically been one of peace and protection. Within the past few decades, this mission has shifted towards a focus on law enforcement, drug and migrant interdiction, and border patrol.

US Coast Guard boats surround a smaller boat, presumably carrying migrants hoping to gain entry to the United States. A white-hulled Coast Guard Cutter lurks in the background

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(11/14) However, port security has been a USCG responsibility since 1917, when the "Captain of the Port" was designated responsible for the security at their location. Coast Guardsmen have also served in every major conflict since the USCG was founded, alongside the other branches of the military.

US Coast Guardsmen serving during the Persian Gulf War

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(10/14) The use of USCG assets for law enforcement dates back to the 1989 National Defense Authorization Act, when the CG began performing drug interdiction activities. Antiterrorism responsibilities were added in 2002 under the Maritime Transportation Safety Act.

A pile of confiscated bundles, assumed to contain drugs, with the logos of the Department of Homeland Security and USCG logos atop.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(9/14) These missions preserve the safety of those in the marine industries, and the CG is directly responsible for saving lives in the form of SAR operations and preventing marine casualties through inspection and through ensuring the proficiency of those working in technical roles on boats.

USCG Marine Inspectors inspecting the internal mechanics of a large ship.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(8/14) The CG continues to maintain lighthouses, as well as other aids to navigation. And the CG is responsible for merchant mariner licensing as well as suspension and revocation of licenses, inspection and certification of all US-flagged vessels, and ensuring that SOLAS conventions are followed.

A team of Coast Guard folks holding the pennant of the Lighthouse Service while standing in front of a lighthouse.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(7/14) Although the CG no longer collects customs payments, all CG officers are "officers of the customs" and can enforce customs law. The role of the Life-Saving Service has become the Search and Rescue functions that the CG is perhaps best known for.

Coast guard helicopter in flight with rescue swimmer dangling below.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(6/14) The CG would also take up marine vessel documentation in 1946. This rounds out the full complement of agencies that became the USCG, and establishes the initial set of missions. Most of these missions have continued till today, and are reflected in the modern structure of the USCG.

Coast Guard Missions: Homeland Security, Port - Waterways, Coastal Security, Maritime Law Enforcement, Aids to Navigation, Environmental Protection, Living Marine Resources, Search & Rescue. Images of coast guard assets and the seal of the coast guard.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(5/14) The Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, established in 1884 as the Bureau of Navigation, also contributed to the USCG. In 1942, it was split, with merchant vessel documentation moved to US Customs and marine vessel inspection and merchant mariner licensing transferred to the USCG.

The Flag of the Bureau of Navigation, with a blue background and centered red circle, inside which is a white sailing ship.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(4/14) In 1939, the US Lighthouse Service, which had been created in 1910, was also merged into the CG. This transferred lighthouse keeping responsibilities, as well as the maintenance of other aids to navigation, to the USCG.

Seal of the US Lighthouse Service, featuring an image of a lighthouse surrounded by rough seas.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(3/14) The other half of what would become the CG was the United States Life-Saving Service. It was founded in 1848 as an agency that formalized what were previously private local efforts to save victims of shipwrecks. These two organizations merged in 1915, under the Treasury, and became the USCG.

Seal of the US Life Saving Service consisting of a life ring with oar and spike/hook.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(2/14) Looking way back to shortly after the Revolutionary War, one of the predecessors to the USCG was initially founded as the Revenue-Marine in 1790. Originally tasked with collecting customs payments at ports in the US, it became known as the US Revenue Cutter Service by the 1860s.

Seal of the Revenue Cutter Service - text reads "Division of Revenue Cutter Service" :US Revenue Cutter Service" "Semper Paratus" and "1790".

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 28/02/2025

(1/14) With the changes in the Coast Guard's stated missions to deprioritize search and rescue, it feels timely to provide a brief (or not so brief, this got a little out of hand) history of what the United States Coast Guard is and where it came from.

The seal of the United States Coast Guard. Text in the seal reads "United States Coast Guard" "Semper Paratus" and "1790".

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/02/2025

Adm. Franchetti's farewell email to the Navy - I can't confirm that it's legitimate, but wanted to share because I haven't seen anyone else do so. Credit to @xotivated on Instagram. If anyone can confirm this I'd appreciate it - in my dm's is okay and I will not share your info with anyone.

Screenshot of email reading as follows:

From: Franchetti, Lisa Marie ADM USN....
The Honor of a Lifetime
Feb 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Team Navy:

It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your 33rd CNO, and the first NROTC graduate to do so. I joined for free college and books, but I stayed for our mission, the opportunity to serve something greater than myself, and the chance to be part of amazing teams in the world's most lethal fighting force: America's Warfighting Navy.

Thank you for what you - our Active and Reserve Sailors, our Civilians, and our families - do every day in support of our Nation. What you do matters, and I remain grateful for your service and your sacrifice.

We are America's Warfighting Navy and America is counting on us to deter aggression, defend our National security interests, and preserve our way of life. We operate from seabed to space, around the globe and around the clock. Our mission continues, unabated and undisrupted. Set stretch goals, embrace the red, use data, always learn, and #GSD.

There is no time to waste.

Jim, Isabel, and ADM Lisa M. Franchetti, CNO33, send.

All Ahead Flank!

In a caption at the bottom, the following:
Leaders have been strongly encouraged not to share Adm Franchetti's email. So just in case you missed her farewell where she focuses on WARFIGHTING and continuing the MISSION, here it is.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/02/2025

This is who Trump is firing (thread 3 of 3): (1/?) I previously made a post about the firing of the Commandant of the USCG, but it feels relevant now to discuss her qualifications and career as well. Adm. Linda Fagan graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1985, and has served for 40 years.

Official photo of Admiral Linda Fagan of the US Coast Guard in her dress uniform. Her rank (four-star) and ribbons showcase her accomplishments throughout her career.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/02/2025

This is who Trump is firing (thread 2 of 3): (1/?) Adm. Lisa Franchetti entered the Navy in 1985. She was designated a Surface Warfare Officer in 1989, and has nearly 20 years of operational and at-sea experience. She has commanded the USS Ross, two Carrier Strike Groups, and a Destroyer Squadron.

Official photo of Admiral Lisa Franchetti of the US Navy in Navy dress uniform, showcasing her rank (four-star) and the ribbons she has earned throughout her extensive career in the USN.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 23/02/2025

This is who Trump is firing (thread 1 of 3): (1/?) Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. entered the Air Force in 1984. In his 41-year career, he's accumulated over 3,100 flight hours as a fighter pilot, in the F-16 & other fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. He has commanded a fighter squadron & 2 fighter wings.

Official photograph of General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. in Air Force dress uniform, featuring his rank (four-star) and the numerous ribbons he has earned throughout his meritorious service in the USAF.

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 18/02/2025

In the wake of the energy created by protests today, and in service of continuing that energy on for all, including those who were unable to protest due to disability, job constraints, or any other reason - here are some things that you can do, today, or any other day, to fight back.

List titled "What are some actions you can take today?" List items are
- Become a friend of the Library
- Call your state representatives
- Boycott businesses rolling back DEI
- Read & fund independent journalists and magazines
- Join a mutual aid network
- Donate to environmental justice organizations
- Support minority authors and artists
- Pass out Know Your Rights cards to the undocumented
- Organize a local or school-based protest
- Follow, elevate, and fund minority voices online
- Donate to reproductive justice organizations
- Volunteer at homeless or DV shelters
- Send money to your local food banks
- Join the local school board
- Attend town hall meetings and voice your opinion
- Start book clubs centered on Black history
- Fundraise for supplies K-12 teachers may need
- Donate to legal funds that protect LGBTQ+ people
- Start a scholarship for underserved students
- Host community action conversations
- Work on research about the marginalized
- Integrate DEI into every part of your business
- Migrate from Twitter to Bluesky
- Support businesses that stand by humanity
- Stand up to people bullying the vulnerable
- Donate to Public Citizen and federal worker unions
- Find joy in the in between and don't lose hope.

This list is a post on Instagram from the account itsafronomics and is captioned "Doomerism is not a strategy."

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Alt US Coast Guard @altcoast.altgov.info · 16/02/2025

(4/?) Among the questions asked were two that were both particularly misleading and particularly disastrous for these imprisoned Japanese Americans. The first of these questions, if answered "Yes," could be used to force these Japanese-Americans to serve in the US armed forces.

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