United States Coast Guard Channel Welcome to the U.S. Coast Guard's Video Channel. This channel is dedicated to the U.S. Coast Guard, its people and their missions. The United States Coast Guard is a military, multi-mission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nations’ five armed services. The Coast Guard provides unique benefits to the nation because of its distinctive blend of military, humanitarian, and civilian law-enforcement capabilities. Its core roles are Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, Maritime Mobility, National Defense and the Protection of Natural Resources. Please visit us often @ http://www.gocoastguard.com/