The U.S. Coast Guard has often been referred to as America’s Maritime Guardian. And when its members need assistance, the Coast Guard Foundation has been there to help for more than 50 years.

The Coast Guard Foundation Guardian’s Circle is a group of loyal supporters who stand with brave Coast Guard members and believe in the work we do to support them.

Guardian’s Circle members make annual gifts of $250 or more and receive special member benefits based on their level of support. These benefits range from a distinctive Guardian’s Circle version of the coveted Foundation boat decal, to listing in the Guardian’s Circle Honor Roll, to a unique military challenge coin minted especially for members.

“Whether it’s performing rescue missions in severe conditions or protecting U.S. waterways, ports and shorelines, the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard stand Semper Paratus — Always Ready to serve,” said Susan Ludwig, president of the Coast Guard Foundation. “So I hope that you will help serve them by joining the Guardian’s Circle.”

Those who support at $2,500 are also offered complimentary tickets to one of the Foundation’s regional galas where we honor Coast Guard crews.

Cover photo: A Coast Guard Sector New York enforcement team at the Bayonne port container terminal for the opening and inspection of a container, Dec. 16, 2021. US Coast Guard Photo by Dan Henry, USCG New York Public Affairs