Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technicians (AST) A-School trainees and C-School students are shown here training their bodies to be Always Ready! As the United States’ premier Rescue Swimmers, they will be called upon in all weather conditions and environments to safeguard and protect lives. The USCG rescues approximately 5,000 people annually, with a significant portion of those rescues involving our ASTs. Preserving future readiness is essential to fulfilling our missions and defending the home

US COAST GUARD Jacket. The jacket bears the emblem of the U.S. Coast Guard, founded in 1790. Its logo — featuring the American eagle, crossed anchors, and the motto “Semper Paratus” (“Always Ready”) — symbolizes vigilance, strength, and maritime duty. This military-style garment, with its weathered lettering, recalls the uniforms worn by Coast Guard personnel during World War II, when they were responsible for coastal defense, sea rescue, and the protection of American shores. La veste porte l’e

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