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Dec. 2, 2025
Drug Smuggler Thomas E and the Service’s first “Use of Disabling Fire” since Prohibition
In 1980, a dramatic high-seas pursuit ended a 47-year-old precedent.
Dec. 1, 2025
Echoes of boot camp: A Coast Guard journey
Two Coast Guard members reflect on 32 years of service—and how it all began.
Nov. 28, 2025
Alexander Hamilton and the Coast Guard as a U.S. Military Service
From humble beginnings as Hamilton's "cutters" enforcing tariffs, the U.S. Coast Guard has evolved into a vital military branch, safeguarding America's maritime interests since 1790.
Nov. 26, 2025
A historic inflection point: Modernizing the U.S. Coast Guard for 21st-Century challenges
The strategic landscape demands evolution, and the Coast Guard is rising to meet it.
Nov. 17, 2025
Say goodbye to CGBI, hello to Navigator
Learn how the Coast Guard’s new data advantage tool will improve your workflow and support mission success.
Nov. 14, 2025
Coast Guard updates harassing behavior policy
What you need to know.
Coast Guard takes on Merchant Mariners in Secretaries’ Cup this Saturday
Tickets still available for this year’s signature match-up at Fenway Park.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance update: What you need to know
As government operations resume, CGMA wants to ensure a clear understanding of the next steps.
Nov. 13, 2025
Message to the Workforce: End of Government Shutdown
A message from ADM Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip N. Waldron.
Nov. 12, 2025
Security awareness reminder: Prioritize your safety
Stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect yourself and others