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Coast Guard

The USCG is the smallest of the United States' five military branches, but also unique in that it has some law enforcement jurisdiction and is operated by the DOH during peacetime. They perform search & rescue operations, protect ports and harbors, and stop drug smugglers, among other things. Although described by some as Navy washouts, the USCG performs very dangerous duties even during times of peace.

The drug boat was immobilized after a Coast Guard sniper hit the engine with a .50 caliber round.

by kmfr August 29, 2010