U.S. Coast Guard Decals from Veterans Who Honor the Service

Semper Paratus – Always Ready. At Custom Sticker Shop, our veteran-owned business honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard who protect America’s coasts, save lives at sea, and enforce maritime law. Our comprehensive collection of Coast Guard decals and USCG stickers celebrates 22 years of serving the Coast Guard community with authentic designs that reflect the courage, dedication, and lifesaving mission of America’s oldest continuous seagoing service.

From rescue swimmers pulling survivors from stormy seas to boat crews patrolling our shores, from cutters intercepting drug smugglers to aviators conducting search and rescue—our Coast Guard decal collection honors every rate, every mission, and every Coastie who has served with distinction.

Whether you’re a rescue swimmer who’s saved lives in impossible conditions, a boatswain’s mate who’s mastered seamanship, a marine science technician protecting our environment, an aviator flying SAR missions, or a proud Coast Guard family member—we have the decals that honor your service with authenticity and respect.

Every Coast Guard decal is manufactured in the USA using premium Oracal vinyl rated for 7 years of outdoor durability. Because Coasties deserve quality that matches their commitment to saving lives and protecting America’s waters.

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Coast Guard Aviation Decals

Ready to Respond. Our Coast Guard aviation decals honor the pilots, flight mechanics, and rescue swimmers who conduct search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime patrol missions.

Coast Guard Aircraft:

• MH-60 Jayhawk (medium-range recovery helicopter)
• MH-65 Dolphin (short-range recovery helicopter)
• HC-130 Hercules (long-range surveillance and SAR)
• HC-144 Ocean Sentry (maritime patrol)
• HH-65 Dolphin (legacy short-range SAR)
• C-27J Spartan (medium-range surveillance)

Aviation Ratings:

• Aviation Survival Technician (AST – rescue swimmer)
• Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
• Avionics Electrical Technician (AET)
• Aviation Electrician’s Mate (AE)

Air Stations:

• Air Station Kodiak, Alaska
• Air Station Sitka, Alaska
• Air Station Cape Cod, Massachusetts
• Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Air Station Clearwater, Florida
• Air Station Miami, Florida
• Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana
• Air Station Houston, Texas
• Air Station San Diego, California
• Air Station San Francisco, California
• Air Station Astoria, Oregon
• Air Station Traverse City, Michigan
• Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii

Aviation Sayings:

• “So Others May Live” (rescue swimmer motto)
• “You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have to Come Back”
• “Ready to Respond”
• “Guardians of the Sea”

Custom air station, aircraft, and SAR mission decals available.

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Rescue Swimmer (AST) Decals

So Others May Live. Our Coast Guard rescue swimmer decals honor the Aviation Survival Technicians who risk their lives to save others in the most dangerous conditions imaginable.

Rescue Swimmer Insignias:

• Aviation Survival Technician (AST) rating badge
• Rescue swimmer wings
• “So Others May Live” motto designs
• Helicopter rescue scenes
• SAR mission graphics

Rescue Swimmer Training:

• AST “A” School graduate designs
• Rescue swimmer qualification badges
• Training class numbers and graduation dates

Famous Rescues & Operations:

• Hurricane Katrina rescue operations
• Perfect Storm rescues
• Alaska fishing vessel rescues
• Offshore oil rig evacuations

Rescue Swimmer Sayings:

• “So Others May Live”
• “You Have to Go Out”
• “Into the Storm”
• “Courage, Honor, Sacrifice”
• “When Others Retreat, We Respond”

Rescue Swimmer Culture: Rescue swimmers represent the elite of Coast Guard aviation—volunteers who undergo one of the military’s toughest training programs to earn the right to jump from helicopters into violent seas to save lives. Our decals honor this extraordinary commitment with designs that reflect the courage and selflessness of ASTs.

Custom rescue swimmer decals with air stations, rescue numbers, and service dates available.

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Coast Guard Cutter Decals

Cutters – The Backbone of the Fleet. Our Coast Guard cutter decals honor the crews who operate the ships that patrol America’s waters, enforce maritime law, and conduct search and rescue.

National Security Cutters (Legend Class):

• USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750)
• USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751)
• USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752)
• USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753)
• USCGC James (WMSL-754)
• USCGC Munro (WMSL-755)
• USCGC Kimball (WMSL-756)
• USCGC Midgett (WMSL-757)
• USCGC Stone (WMSL-758)

Medium Endurance Cutters (Famous Class):

• USCGC Bear (WMEC-901)
• USCGC Tampa (WMEC-902)
• USCGC Harriet Lane (WMEC-903)
• USCGC Northland (WMEC-904)
• And all Famous-class cutters

Fast Response Cutters (Sentinel Class):

• 154-foot patrol boats
• Newest generation of patrol cutters
• Over 50 commissioned and growing

Icebreakers:

• USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) – heavy icebreaker
• USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) – medium icebreaker
• Arctic operations and Antarctic resupply missions

Patrol Boats:

• 87-foot Marine Protector Class
• 110-foot Island Class (legacy)
• Coastal patrol and port security

Cutter Crew Ratings:

• Boatswain’s Mate (BM)
• Machinery Technician (MK)
• Electrician’s Mate (EM)
• Electronics Technician (ET)
• Damage Controlman (DC)
• Gunner’s Mate (GM)
• Operations Specialist (OS)

Cutter Deployments:

• Caribbean counter-drug patrols
• Bering Sea fisheries enforcement
• Arctic operations
• Pacific Island patrols
• Atlantic maritime security

Custom cutter decals with hull numbers, deployment dates, and crew positions available.

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Coast Guard Station & Small Boat Decals

First Responders of the Sea. Our Coast Guard station and small boat decals honor the boat crews who respond to emergencies, conduct rescues, and patrol coastal waters.

Major Coast Guard Stations:

• Station Cape Disappointment, Washington (heavy surf training)
• Station Barnegat Light, New Jersey
• Station Chatham, Massachusetts
• Station Golden Gate, California
• Station Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina
• Station Umpqua River, Oregon
• Station Tillamook Bay, Oregon
• Station Kodiak, Alaska
• Station Honolulu, Hawaii
• Station Key West, Florida

Small Boats:

• 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB – surf rescue)
• 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M)
• 29-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S)
• 25-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S II)
• 24-foot Special Purpose Craft (SPC-SW)

Boat Crew Qualifications:

• Coxswain (COXN)
• Boat Crew Member
• Surfman qualification (heavy surf operations)
• Boat Forces qualification

Station Missions:

• Search and rescue (SAR)
• Law enforcement
• Port security
• Marine safety
• Aids to navigation

Boat Crew Sayings:

• “You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have to Come Back”
• “Semper Paratus”
• “Guardians of the Coast”
• “First to Respond”

Custom station decals with boat types, coxswain qualifications, and rescue numbers available.

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Coast Guard Rates & Ratings Decals

The Coast Guard rating system defines every Coastie’s specialty. Our Coast Guard rating decals honor every rate from seaman to master chief.

Deck & Weapons Ratings:

• Boatswain’s Mate (BM) – seamanship, small boats, deck operations
• Gunner’s Mate (GM) – weapons systems and ordnance
• Operations Specialist (OS) – navigation, communications, radar

Engineering Ratings:

• Machinery Technician (MK) – engines, propulsion, auxiliary systems
• Electrician’s Mate (EM) – electrical systems and power generation
• Damage Controlman (DC) – firefighting, damage control, welding
• Electronics Technician (ET) – electronic systems and navigation equipment

Aviation Ratings:

• Aviation Survival Technician (AST) – rescue swimmer
• Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) – aircraft maintenance
• Avionics Electrical Technician (AET) – avionics systems

Support Ratings:

• Yeoman (YN) – administrative services
• Storekeeper (SK) – supply and logistics
• Culinary Specialist (CS) – food service
• Health Services Technician (HS) – medical services

Special Ratings:

• Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) – law enforcement, boarding teams
• Marine Science Technician (MST) – environmental protection, pollution response
• Intelligence Specialist (IS) – intelligence operations
• Information Systems Technician (IT) – computer systems and networks
• Port Securityman (PS) – port security and antiterrorism

Investigative & Legal:

• Investigator (IV) – criminal investigations
• Legal Administrative Specialist (LS) – legal services

Custom rating decals with specialty marks, service stripes, and qualifications available.

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Coast Guard Rank Insignias

Honor your rank with Coast Guard rank decals from Seaman Recruit to Admiral.

Enlisted Ranks:

• E-1: Seaman Recruit (SR)
• E-2: Seaman Apprentice (SA)
• E-3: Seaman (SN)
• E-4: Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)
• E-5: Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
• E-6: Petty Officer First Class (PO1)
• E-7: Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
• E-8: Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)
• E-9: Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)
• E-9: Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMC)
• E-9: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG)

Officer Ranks:

• O-1: Ensign (ENS)
• O-2: Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)
• O-3: Lieutenant (LT)
• O-4: Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)
• O-5: Commander (CDR)
• O-6: Captain (CAPT)
• O-7: Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)
• O-8: Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)
• O-9: Vice Admiral (VADM)
• O-10: Admiral (ADM)

Chief Petty Officer Pride: The transition from petty officer to chief is one of the Coast Guard’s most significant milestones. Our CPO decals honor this achievement with designs featuring anchors, fouled anchors, and chief pride graphics.

Custom rank decals with rating badges, service stripes, and years of service available.

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Coast Guard Law Enforcement Decals

Maritime Law Enforcement. Our Coast Guard law enforcement decals honor the boarding teams, maritime enforcement specialists, and investigators who enforce federal law on America’s waters.

Law Enforcement Missions:

• Counter-drug operations (Caribbean, Eastern Pacific)
• Migrant interdiction
• Fisheries enforcement
• Port security and harbor patrols
• Vessel boarding and inspection
• Maritime security zones

Law Enforcement Specialties:

• Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME)
• Boarding Officer
• Boarding Team Member (BTM)
• Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET)
• Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)
• Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST)

Counter-Drug Operations:

• Caribbean drug interdiction patrols
• Eastern Pacific cocaine interdiction
• Multi-ton drug busts
• Go-fast boat pursuits
• Semi-submersible interdictions

Law Enforcement Units:

• TACLET South (counter-drug specialists)
• TACLET North (fisheries and maritime security)
• MSRT (high-threat maritime security)
• MSST (port security and antiterrorism)
• Port Security Units (PSU)

Law Enforcement Sayings:

• “Guardians of the Sea”
• “Protecting America’s Waters”
• “Maritime Law Enforcement”
• “Semper Paratus”

Custom law enforcement decals with unit designations, deployment dates, and drug bust statistics available.

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Coast Guard Mottos & Sayings Decals

Coasties have a proud tradition of mottos that reflect their lifesaving mission. Our Coast Guard motto decals feature the expressions that define Coast Guard culture.

Official Mottos:

• “Semper Paratus” (Always Ready)
• “So Others May Live” (rescue swimmer motto)
• “You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have to Come Back”

Coast Guard Sayings:

• “Guardians of the Sea”
• “Ready to Respond”
• “Into the Storm”
• “Courage, Honor, Sacrifice”
• “First to Respond”
• “When Others Retreat, We Respond”
• “America’s Maritime Guardian”
• “Saving Lives, Protecting America”

Mission-Specific Sayings:

• “Search and Rescue” (SAR)
• “Maritime Law Enforcement”
• “Defending America’s Waters”
• “Protecting the Marine Environment”
• “Port Security”

Historical Sayings:

• “You Have to Go Out” (from the Life-Saving Service heritage)
• “The Coast Guard: The Shield of Freedom”

Deployment & Operations:

• “Caribbean Patrol”
• “Bering Sea Patrol”
• “Counter-Drug Operations”
• “Hurricane Katrina Rescue Operations”
• Deployment dates and locations

All motto decals can be customized with names, dates, stations, and cutters.

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Coast Guard Family Decals

Behind every Coastie is a family that serves alongside them through deployments, transfers, and long patrols. Our Coast Guard family decals honor the parents, spouses, and children who support their Coasties.

Popular Coast Guard Family Designs:

• Proud Coast Guard Mom (with anchors and personalization)
• Proud Coast Guard Dad (with rank and cutter options)
• Coast Guard Wife (with deployment and station themes)
• Coast Guard Girlfriend / Fiancée designs
• Coast Guard Sister / Brother pride graphics
• Coast Guard Daughter / Son designs
• “My Coastie” with customization options
• “Coast Guard Family” designs
• Gold Star Family memorial decals

Customization Options:

• Coastie’s name and rank
• Station or cutter assignment (Station Cape Cod, USCGC Bertholf, etc.)
• Rating (rescue swimmer, boatswain’s mate, machinery technician, etc.)
• Deployment locations (Caribbean, Bering Sea, Arctic)
• Years of service or enlistment dates
• Boot camp graduation (Cape May, New Jersey)

Whether your Coastie is at boot camp in Cape May, deployed on a cutter in the Caribbean, stationed at a remote Alaskan air station, or retired after 20+ years—our Coast Guard family decals help you display your pride and support.

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Custom Coast Guard Decals

Every Coastie has a unique story. Our custom Coast Guard decals let you create designs featuring your specific rating, rank, cutter, station, and achievements.

Cutter-Specific Designs:

• Cutter name and hull number
• Deployment dates and locations
• Counter-drug bust statistics
• Patrol areas (Caribbean, Bering Sea, Arctic)
• Years aboard

Station Designs:

• Station name and location
• Boat type (47-foot MLB, 45-foot RB-M)
• Coxswain qualifications
• Rescue numbers and SAR cases
• Surfman qualification

Aviation Designs:

• Air station assignment
• Aircraft type (MH-60 Jayhawk, MH-65 Dolphin, HC-130)
• Rescue swimmer qualifications
• SAR mission statistics
• Flight hours

Achievement Decals:

• Coast Guard Medal
• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Coast Guard Commendation Medal
• Coast Guard Achievement Medal
• Commandant’s Letter of Commendation
• Coast Guard Unit Commendation
• Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Gold Lifesaving Medal
• Silver Lifesaving Medal

Retirement & Separation:

• 20-year, 30-year retirement milestones
• Retirement rank and rating
• “Honorably Served” with service dates
• Cutter or station retirement designs

We’ll create a proof for your approval before production. Turnaround time is 5-8 days from order to delivery.

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Why Choose Our Coast Guard Decals

Designed by Veterans Who Understand

Our veteran-owned business employs military veterans who understand Coast Guard culture, traditions, and the pride that comes with serving as America’s maritime guardian. We get the details right—from proper insignia orientation to accurate cutter hull numbers—because we respect the service.

Most Comprehensive Coast Guard Selection

From rescue swimmers to boat crews, from cutter sailors to aviators, from law enforcement to environmental protection—we offer the most complete collection of Coast Guard decals available. If we don’t have your specific design, we’ll create it custom.

American-Made Quality

Every Coast Guard decal is manufactured in the USA using premium Oracal vinyl—the industry standard for durability and weather resistance. Our vinyl is rated for 7 years of outdoor use, meaning your Coast Guard pride will last through sun, rain, salt spray, and car washes without fading or peeling.

Accurate & Authentic

We understand the importance of accurate military insignias and proper representation. Our Coast Guard decals feature correct colors, proportions, and details that honor USCG standards and traditions.

Easy Installation

All decals come pre-spaced and ready to apply with transfer tape. Installation takes just 5-10 minutes:

1. Clean and dry the surface
2. Position the decal
3. Squeegee from center outward
4. Remove transfer tape
5. Display your Coast Guard pride

Detailed instructions included with every order.

Fast Shipping & Great Value

• Orders ship within 2-3 business days
• Delivery in 5-8 days total
• Free shipping on orders over $25
• Buy 2 Get 1 Free on all Coast Guard decals
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

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Coast Guard Heritage & Values

The United States Coast Guard is America’s oldest continuous seagoing service, tracing its heritage to 1790 with the founding of the Revenue Cutter Service. The Coast Guard’s multi-mission nature makes it unique among military services—combining military readiness, law enforcement, humanitarian service, and environmental protection.

Coast Guard Core Values:

Honor: Integrity is our standard. We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct in all our actions.

Respect: We value our diverse workforce and treat each other with dignity and respect.

Devotion to Duty: We are professionals who seek responsibility, accept accountability, and are committed to the successful achievement of our organizational goals.

Coast Guard Heritage:

• August 4, 1790 – Revenue Cutter Service established (Coast Guard birthday)
• January 28, 1915 – Coast Guard established by merging Revenue Cutter Service and Life-Saving Service
• Life-Saving Service Legacy – “You have to go out, but you don’t have to come back”
• Prohibition Era – Rum runners and maritime law enforcement
• World War II – Beach landings, convoy escorts, port security
• Hurricane Katrina (2005) – Over 33,000 lives saved in largest SAR operation in Coast Guard history
• Deepwater Horizon (2010) – Oil spill response and environmental protection

Coast Guard Missions:

• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Maritime Law Enforcement
• Marine Environmental Protection
• Aids to Navigation
• Ice Operations
• Port and Waterway Security
• Defense Readiness
• Migrant Interdiction
• Drug Interdiction
• Fisheries Enforcement
• Marine Safety

Whether you’re displaying your rescue swimmer wings, coxswain qualification, cutter hull number, or rating badge—our Coast Guard decals help you maintain connection to the values and heritage that shaped your service.

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Installation & Care Instructions

Surface Preparation: Coast Guard decals adhere best to clean, smooth surfaces. Recommended surfaces include:

• Vehicle windows (rear window, side windows)
• Vehicle body (doors, tailgate, hood, fenders)
• Bumpers (metal or plastic)
• Boat hulls and cabin surfaces
• Motorcycle helmets and fairings
• Toolboxes and equipment cases
• Yeti coolers and water bottles
• Laptops and tablets
• Lockers and storage

Installation Tips:

• Apply in temperatures above 50°F for best adhesion
• Avoid installing in direct sunlight or extreme heat
• Use a squeegee or credit card to remove air bubbles
• Wait 24-48 hours before washing vehicle
• Avoid high-pressure car washes for first week
• For marine applications, ensure surface is completely dry and salt-free

Durability: Our Oracal vinyl is rated for 7 years of outdoor use and will withstand:

• Sun exposure and UV rays
• Rain, snow, ice, and salt spray
• Car washes (touchless and brush)
• Highway speeds and wind
• Temperature extremes (-40°F to 180°F)
• Marine environments (salt water, humidity)

Removal: When it’s time to remove or replace your Coast Guard decal:

1. Heat with hair dryer or heat gun (low setting)
2. Peel slowly from one corner
3. Remove any residue with adhesive remover or rubbing alcohol
4. Clean surface and apply new decal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize a Coast Guard decal with my cutter and hull number? Yes! We specialize in custom Coast Guard decals featuring specific cutters, stations, air stations, and personal details. Request a custom design and we’ll send you a proof for approval.

What sizes are available? Most Coast Guard decals are available in sizes from 3 inches to 12 inches. Custom sizes up to 24 inches available on request.

Will the decal damage my vehicle paint? No. Our vinyl uses a removable adhesive that won’t damage factory paint when properly removed. Heat the decal before removal for easiest application.

How long do Coast Guard decals last? Our Oracal vinyl is rated for 7 years of outdoor durability. Most customers report their decals lasting 5-10 years depending on climate and care.

Can I get my rescue swimmer wings or rating badge? Yes! We offer rescue swimmer wings, rating badges, and all Coast Guard qualification insignias in multiple sizes and styles.

Do you ship to APO addresses? Yes! We ship to APO/FPO addresses for active duty Coasties stationed overseas. Free shipping applies to orders over $25.

Can I order bulk decals for my cutter or station? Yes! Contact us for bulk pricing on unit orders. Popular for change of command ceremonies, decommissioning events, and reunion gatherings.

Can you create a design with my station or cutter patch? Absolutely! Station and cutter patch decals are very popular. Provide your unit designation and we’ll create an accurate reproduction.

Do you have designs for decommissioned cutters? Yes! We create custom decals for legacy cutters. Many veterans want to honor their service on vessels no longer in commission.

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Honoring Coast Guard Service

For over 22 years, Custom Sticker Shop has been honored to serve the Coast Guard community with authentic, high-quality decals that honor service in America’s maritime guardian force. As veterans ourselves, we understand that Coast Guard service creates bonds and pride that last a lifetime.

From the moment you raise your right hand at MEPS, through boot camp at Cape May, through “A” School, through your first unit, through patrols and rescues, through promotions, through retirement—the Coast Guard becomes part of your identity. Whether you pulled survivors from the sea as a rescue swimmer, patrolled the Caribbean on a cutter, flew SAR missions, operated small boats in heavy surf, or served in any rating—your service matters.

The Coast Guard’s unique multi-mission nature means every Coastie contributes to saving lives, enforcing law, protecting the environment, and defending America’s waters. Our Coast Guard decals help you display that pride with authenticity and quality worthy of those who answer the call when others need help.

Semper Paratus – Always Ready.

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