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Aug. 13, 2025
Rear Admiral Frederick Billard—commander, warrior, educator and mastermind of rapid expansion
"Frederick Chamberlayne Billard must rank with the greatest commandants of the Coast Guard." - Robert Erwin Johnson, Guardians of the Sea
Aug. 8, 2025
Polar icebreaking—The short history of a BIG mission
Since the late 1800s, the U.S. Coast Guard has been essential to U.S. polar operations.
Aug. 5, 2025
How the Coast Guard is planning for the 2040s and beyond
Project Evergreen releases new findings to help the Service confront future challenges, handle threats, and exploit opportunities.
Aug. 4, 2025
A birthday message from Admiral Waesche (1940)
By honoring the past, we inform our future.
Happy 235th Birthday, Coast Guard!
The Coast Guard celebrates 235 years of service!
Aug. 1, 2025
Coast Guard Operations in Desert Shield and Desert Storm 35 years ago!
During the Persian Gulf War, the U.S. Coast Guard played a vital role in supporting military operations through marine safety, vessel boarding, port security, and environmental protection, both domestically and abroad.
July 30, 2025
Best places to work: HITRON Jacksonville, Fla.
Unparalleled camaraderie, unforgettable adventures, and a high-impact mission all make HITRON the best place to work.
July 25, 2025
Coast Guard shares execution plan for Force Design 2028
Commandant: “After decades of underinvestment and severe readiness challenges, the President and Secretary of Homeland Security have directed action to renew the Coast Guard to become a more agile, capable, and responsive fighting force.”
From local enforcer to global responder—235 years of Coast Guard transformation!
From Alexander Hamilton's fleet of ten sailing ships to a global maritime fighting force, the U.S. Coast Guard has had a remarkable 235-year journey as the nation's maritime first responder.
July 22, 2025
All Hands: Force Design 2028 Town Halls
Mr. Sean Plankey and Acting Commandant Kevin Lunday will host four Force Design 2028 Town Halls starting July 28; submit your questions by July 24.