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Revenue cutter Vigilant firing on British privateer Dart prior to boarding and capturing the enemy vessel. (Coast Guard Collection)

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.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) arrives to their homeport in Kodiak, Alaska, May 31, 2025. This was the first time the cutter had arrived to its homeport following its construction in Lockport, Louisiana. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Kearney)

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 takes on Merchant Mariners in Secretaries’ Cup this Saturday

Tickets still available for this year’s signature match-up at Fenway Park.

Nov. 14, 2025

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

Graphic representing the C5ISC and all those that fall under the C5I umbrella.

Sept. 30, 2025

CGFIXIT App is Getting an Upgrade!

Coast Guard switching CGFIXIT application to ServiceNow for a better IT experience Sept. 30.

Sept. 30, 2025

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

We are all in this together and must stand the watch as one force!

Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Michael Mealey (ret.) and Chief Petty Officer Chad Cruset represent Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 at the 2024 DoW Suicide Prevention Recognition Ceremony held at the Pentagon on September 4, 2025. Rear Admiral Shane Steiner, Acting Assistant Commandant for Workforce and Family Services, presented certificates and coins to PSU 309 and members from Sector Northern New England (not pictured) recognizing their outstanding work in suicide prevention.

Sept. 29, 2025

Coast Guard units recognized for outstanding suicide prevention efforts

Sector Northern New England and Port Security Unit 309 receive well-deserved recognition for their innovative efforts to increase suicide awareness and prevention.

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