About Us

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The county of Carteret was recertified as a Coast Guard Community in 2021 by the United States Coast Guard. This is the second time Carteret County has been designated a Coast Guard Community. Carteret County first received the designation in 2015.  As of May 2023, only 32 cities and communities in the U.S. have qualified for Coast Guard Community status. 

A Coast Guard Community is an honorary designation that recognizes communities’ special efforts to celebrate the service and the sacrifice of the men and women of the Coast Guard. This designation was established by Congress in 1998. The Commander of the Coast Guard gives the honor with approval from Congress. A Coast Guard Community Designation is active for five years, at which time it is reevaluated based on the support rendered since designation.

Carteret County takes great pride in supporting the efforts of the Coast Guard members assigned to our area. We are proud of our partnership with the Coast Guard and honored that the County continues to be recognized as a Coast Guard Community.”

Carteret County acknowledges the professional work of the Coast Guard men and women assigned to our area and would like to extend a warm welcome to you in your new home away from home.