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Clothing DesignTechnical Office (CDTO)

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Uniform Distribution Center (UDC)

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Woodbine, NJ

Uniform Distribution Center

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U. S. Coast Guard ProgramUniform Program Headquarters

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Washington, DC

THE COAST GUARDSTHE COAST GUARDS

MISSION ISMISSION IS

EVER CHANGING …EVER CHANGING …

Coast Guard MissionMaritime Safety:

Eliminate deaths, injuries, and property damage associated with maritime transportation, fishing, and recreational boating

Maritime Security: Protect America's maritime borders from all intrusions by: (a) halting the flow of

illegal drugs, aliens, and contraband into the United States through maritime routes; (b) preventing illegal fishing; and (c) suppressing violations of federal law in the

maritime arena.Mobility:

Facilitate maritime commerce and eliminate interruptions and impediments to the efficient and economical movement of goods and people, while maximizing

recreational access to and enjoyment of the water.Protection of Natural Resources:

Eliminate environmental damage and the degradation of natural resources associated with maritime transportation, fishing, and recreational boating.

National Defense: Defend the nation as one of the five U.S. armed services. Enhance regional stability in support of the National Security Strategy, utilizing the Coast Guard’s unique and

relevant maritime capabilities.

Mission StatementMission Statement

We will lead the unified national effort to secure We will lead the unified national effort to secure AMERICA!AMERICA!

We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the against and respond to threats and hazards to the

Nation!Nation!

We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free

flow of commerce.flow of commerce.

Vision Statement

Preserving our FreedomsProtecting America….as we secure

our Homeland

Hurricane Katrina Recovery EffortsHurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts

More than 35,500 people rescuedMore than 35,500 people rescued

Many Coast Guard personnel working around the Many Coast Guard personnel working around the clock for weeks-many of them whose homes were clock for weeks-many of them whose homes were

destroyed and their own families displaced.destroyed and their own families displaced.

A litany of chores accomplished without many A litany of chores accomplished without many knowing who or what they were…silently knowing who or what they were…silently

accomplishing the mission of safety and well fare accomplishing the mission of safety and well fare of citizens.of citizens.

Future Design InitiativesFuture Design Initiatives

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