The United States Coast Guard flag is white with a dark blue Great Seal of the United States in the middle. The flag also includes the Coast Guard's motto, "Semper Paratus" ("Always Ready"), and the year "1790". 

Design

• The flag is white with a dark blue Great Seal of the United States in the middle. 

• The seal features a flying eagle, a life ring, and crossed anchors behind a shield. 

• The shield on the eagle's breast has a blue chief over vertical red and white stripes. 

• The words "United States Coast Guard" are inscribed in an arc above the eagle. 

• The Coast Guard motto, "Semper Paratus", is inscribed below the eagle. 

• The year "1790" is inscribed in Arabic numerals below the motto.