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14 U.S.C. § 101. - Establishment of Coast Guard · Congress.wiki

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14 U.S.C. § 101.Chapter 1

§ 101

Establishment of Coast Guard

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The Coast Guard, established , shall be a military service and a branch of the armed forces of the United States at all times.January 28, 19151915-01-28

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)