US Coast Guard Core Values

In the same manner as other armed services of the United States, the Coast Guard has a set of core values which serve as basic ethical guidelines for all Active Duty, Reservists, Auxiliarists and Civilians. The core values are:

•  Honor

•  Respect

•  Devotion to Duty

Honor

Integrity is our standard. We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct and moral behavior in all of our personal actions. We are loyal and accountable to the public trust.

Respect

We value our diverse workforce. We treat each other with fairness, dignity and compassion. We encourage individual opportunity and growth. We encourage creativity through empowerment. We work as a team.

Devotion to Duty

We are professionals, military and civilian, who seek responsibility, accept accountability, and are committed to the successful achievement of our organizational goals. We exist to serve. We serve with pride.