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The United States Coast Guard (USCG), a branch of the U.S. Military, has been under various federal agencies throughout its history. It is important to know this when searching for historic information.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is located in New London, CT.
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Uniform Insignia of the United States Military Forces by These are only a few suggestions.