The U.S. Coast Guard is part of the nation's five armed services. The Coast Guard protects our coastal areas, ports and inland waterways. The U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Office specializes in recruiting those interested in joining the United States Armed Forces. The department is responsible for providing quality men and women to help support the multiple missions of the maritime forces within Homeland Security. The office is also responsible for recruiting the Coast Guard Reserves. Interested recruits can find more information online.