It became the Coast Guard in 1915…and now operates 20 "surf stations" where rescues may have to be made in breaking waves. On average, the Coast Guard makes more than 5,000 rescues a year.

U.S. Coast Guard BM2 Sergio B. Del Cuadro stood stoically before family and fellow crew as the badge was passed from surfman ...

The USCG said it had been actively searching for 24-year-old Jack Levine, who "reportedly failed to resurface while diving" ...

“The surf was relatively small ... a 45-foot response boat from Station San Diego, and the Coast Guard cutter Sea Otte,r but ...