Wishing all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your continued support which helps to ensure we can continue to help Coastguards and their families past, present and future, in their time of need #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Are you currently serving as a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer or full-time member of staff? Then we want you to join the Coastguard Association. Find out more about the benefits of joining and sign up online at: https://t.co/DJREgBHddW #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Huge thanks to Brixham Coastguard Rescue Team who recently completed our December Festive 5K while on a night time training walk. There's still time to sign up too online at: https://t.co/mL6J4GvuA1 #999Coastguard #SARFamily #Festive5K

Our 2026 Wall Planners and information packs, including car air freshener, are on their way to Area Management Teams across the UK for distribution to every Coastguard Rescue Team in the country. Huge thanks to HM Coastguard for their support #999Coastguard #SARFamily

The final batch of Coastguard Association Recognition Awards for this year have been posted to their worthy recipients. Massive well done to everyone who has received an award this year and we look forward to more in 2026. Full details can be found at: https://t.co/dHzAC9AMwj

Massive thanks to our friends at Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue Team who completed our Festive 5K challenge yesterday evening in full personal protective equipment. There's still time to sign up and support our charity at: https://t.co/mL6J4GvuA1 #999Coastguard #SARFamily #CGA5K

Take the stress out of shopping and pick up some last-minute stocking fillers from our online store. All profits support our charity to ensure we can continue to help Coastguards past, present and future. Visit now at: https://t.co/I4XXhNFOb1 #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Massive well done to the Inverness Coastguard Rescue Team who donated over 200 gifts for Cash For Kids North Scotland. Thanks to their generosity, there will be children in Northern Scotland who will now have presents under their tree this year #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Coastguard Rescue Officers from Holy Island and Seahouses were able to enjoy the incredible #NorthernLights during a recent night time assessment exercise for Search Team Leaders and Officer in Charge. Well done everyone #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Massive well done to all of the Coastguard Rescue Officers from the Western Isles who qualified as Rope Rescue Operators at the weekend while training on Stornoway #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Massive thanks to BDA Dance Studios who have taken part in a sponsored walk and raised over £1500 for our charity in memory of one of their friends who sadly passed. This donation will ensure we can continue to help Coastguards past, present and future #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Coming soon! Length of Service recognition awards for our members to mark 5 years, 10 years and 15 years' service as a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer or full-time member of staff. Don't miss out and sign up today at: https://t.co/n3NH1HqHnr #999Coastguard #SARFamily

We are dedicated to looking out for the brave volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers around the UK who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help those in need. Help us help them - find out more at: https://t.co/BiJSkVPWAK #999Coastguard #SARFamily

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Based on our survey results it seems Pin Badges are high on the agenda for our 50th anniversary celebrations next year so we are delighted to share these two designs. The badges will come in a small display case for all the collectors out there #999Coastguard #SARFamily #CGA50

The first batch of December virtual Festive 5K medals are winging their way via the North Pole to everyone who has signed up so far. And there's still plenty of time to get involved. Sign up online at: https://t.co/mL6J4GvuA1 #999Coastguard #SARFamily #CGA5K

Coastguard Rescue Officers from Millom and Furness Coastguard Rescue Teams recently took part in a Deaf Awareness Training Session delivered by the Cumbria Deaf Association. Well done to the teams for finding out more about British Sign Language #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Thanks to everyone who has helped us already and completed our 50th anniversary survey. There's still time to give us your thoughts and ideas so we can make 2026 a year to remember. Survey at: https://t.co/4TrUvckmrS #999Coastguard #SARFamily #CGA50

Massive welcome to the new Coastguard Rescue Officers from Area 14 Mid & North Wales who have just completed their new entry training. Welcome to the Coastguard family and remember the @CG_Association is your charity and here to help you and your family #999Coastguard #SARFamily

Massive congratulations to John, Station Officer at Gigha Coastguard Rescue Team, on reaching the significant milestone of 40 years of service with HM Coastguard. Thank you for your continued service #999Coastguard #SARFamily