NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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Boxes are loaded onto a moving truck as part of a Permanent Change of Station on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 18, 2025. The Department of Defense established the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to improve the moving experience for military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry)
April 29, 2026
Your AY26 Move: What to Know About PCSing During a Funding Lapse
PCS season continues with improved systems and robust support for members and families.

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April 28, 2026
STEP FORWARD: Coast Guard Marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
The Coast Guard has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Ombudsman Appreciation Day.
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Celebrating 40 Years of the Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
The Coast Guard Ombudsman program celebrates four decades of service.

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Feb. 18, 2026
Government funding lapse
Coast Guard continues critical operations while non-essential activities pause.

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Feb. 18, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 funding lapse
Guidance for the Coast Guard workforce and their families during the 2026 lapse in federal appropriations.

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Feb. 18, 2026
Where can I find financial resources during a shutdown?
These resources can help you with financial concerns you might face during the lapse in federal appropriations.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
Feb. 18, 2026
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance ready to support Coast Guard families during government shutdown
CGMA is ready to provide interest-free loans to cover essential expenses such as rent, insurance, childcare, and food.

(Left) Vintage photograph of Sumner Kimball early in his Treasury Department career. (Right) Photograph of U.S. Life-Saving Service General Superintendent, Sumner Kimball, late in his service career. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Feb. 13, 2026
Kimball—Second most important civilian in Coast Guard history!
Through his remarkable 53-year career in federal service, Sumner Kimball shaped the modern U.S. Coast Guard, leaving a lasting legacy.
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