Explore Coast Guard’s 1,412 photos on Flickr!

These six units create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disasters, environmental catastrophes and more.

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets conduct a regimental review Oct. 12, 2012. The review was held to honor the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. The special guests of the review were Capt. Raymond W. Pulver, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, and Mr. John Johnson, president of OPSAIL Connecticut 2012. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.

It's hard to find a gift for a Coastie, we know! Especially when there are so many options. Here are the best coast guard gifts they will always cherish!

You know you're HOOAH AF. Your battle buddies know it too. But does the civilian world know it? They should. And this shirt lets them know. If you're a civilian buying this shirt for a servicemember or veteran, let me square you away: make sure they are affiliated with the Army in some way because "Hooah" is Army for, well, just about everything. Navy and Marines use a similar expression but not really the same. And Air Force and Space Force say actual words. No one knows what Coasties say. Can I get a hooah? This tee has the right amount of stretch and softness. The cut is flattering for all -- unisex sizing. Color: Black, Red, Chestnut/Brown, Olive, Navy Material: 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton Care: Machine Wash Cold