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Traditionally, US Coast Guardsmen were US Coast Guardsmen; even during times of war, when they become part of the US Navy.

US Sailors are (or were) men of the United States Navy.

US Soldiers were men of the United States Army.

The gender neutral term "member" might be used today; such as US Coast Guardmember.

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