United States Coast Guard

Jan. 16, 2024

MyCG 2023 Year-in-Review

We take a look back at our top articles, changes from the past year.

Jan. 12, 2024

Seeking nominations for the 2023 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards

Nominations can be submitted through a challenge on the Coast Guard’s crowd-sourcing platform, CG_Ideas@Work, before Jan. 31, 2024.

Boarding officers in an interceptor boat from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton take suspected smugglers into custody during the boarding of a suspected smuggling vessel in international waters in the drug transit zone of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2017. The Stratton seized a total of 3,700 pounds of cocaine during their counter-smuggling patrol. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Barney)

Jan. 8, 2024

From Mission Analysis Report to action: Reshaping Coast Guard maritime enforcement

Changing times means changing missions - expectations for safety remain.

Two men pose together at parade rest in front of a U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Team building.

Jan. 5, 2024

The World War II Beach Patrol in Jacksonville Beach

Coast Guard Headquarters authorized the institution of beach patrols in all areas adjacent to the coast. The patrol members came to be known colloquially as “sand pounders.” By August of 1942, the first patrols with dogs were instituted.

From left to right, Chief Petty Officer Brian Dove, Petty Officer 2nd Class Mason Couch, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Craig Bennett pose for a photo in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 24, 2023. MSD Dutch Harbor will soon be a stand-alone Marine Safety Unit (MSU) as a part to expand junior command opportunities to different communities. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.

Dec. 21, 2023

The Coast Guard increases junior officer command opportunities

More communities will have paths to earn a position as a unit commander earlier in their career.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) approaches the pier during its return to home port in Seattle on Dec. 15, 2023, following a multi-month deployment to the Arctic and circumnavigating North America. The Healy is the largest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker in the Coast Guard's fleet and provides more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space, numerous electronic sensor systems, oceanographic winches, and accommodations for up to 50 scientists. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Andresky)

Dec. 20, 2023

Cutter Healy returns home after circumnavigating the globe

“The Healy continued demonstrating the nation’s commitment to the global science community as it seeks to improve understanding of the changing Arctic, particularly in ice-covered waters difficult to reach by most research vessels.” - Capt. Michele Schallip, commanding officer of Healy.

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) en route to their homeport in North Charleston, Dec. 3, 2023, after delivery from Ingalls Shipbuilding and supporting missions throughout the Coast Guard’s Seventh and Eighth districts. Calhoun is named to honor the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Charles L. Calhoun, who was from Ocean City, Maryland. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Air Station Savannah)

Dec. 19, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun arrives to new homeport in Charleston

“Having completed the challenges of acceptance, training, and sailing one of the most technologically advanced assets in the Coast Guard, I am excited to bring cutter Calhoun to its homeport and the community of Charleston.” - Senior Chief Petty Officer Aaron Deluca, Calhoun’s command senior enlisted leader.

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty, and the Accountability and Transparency team review updates.

Dec. 6, 2023

Commandant sets course for Coast Guard to improve accountability, transparency

Adm. Linda Fagan directs specific actions based on the Accountability and Transparency Review report.

Nov. 22, 2023

A Holiday Season of support

If you find yourself or a loved one having trouble this holiday season, support is always available. CG SUPRT offers a variety of services, including free and confidential supportive counseling, and is available 24/7/365.

Nov. 14, 2023

CGCYBER celebrates Cybersecurity milestones during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

While Cybersecurity Awareness Month is over, CGCYBER reminds you to keep computer security in mind every day.

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