US Coast Guard Medal and Decorations
Military decorations of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) are currently issued under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS is a Cabinet department of the United States federal government with primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the United States from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters. USCG awards are similar to U.S. Navy decorations and Coast guardsmen are entitled to receive all authorized foreign awards, international decorations and inter-service decorations.