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America’s secret maritime commandos: Inside the Coast Guard’s elite MSRT unit

Hidden within the Coast Guard is a highly trained tactical force built to stop terrorist threats and hijacked ships anywhere ...
General Discharge Official on MSN

The Coast Guard’s most dangerous unit: Inside the elite MSRT operators

The Coast Guard’s MSRT teams train alongside some of America’s top special operations forces to handle deadly maritime threats most people never hear about. From direct-action raids and precision ...

Coast Guard wants more fast boats and boarding parties as demand soars

Their use has risen dramatically under President Donald Trump’s policy of pursuing drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Homeland Security Today

PERSPECTIVE: Semper Paratus and Special Forces: Why the Coast Guard Should be Part of the SOCOM Enterprise

Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team – West servicemembers conduct joint training with U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 618) crews operating in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 31, 2025. (U.S. Coast ...
Homeland Security Today

Elite Coast Guard Team Keeps Bay Secure During Fleet Week

The Patriots Jet Team performs during the 2019 San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) Air Show. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel) The big crowds that gather for Fleet ...