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A blue rectangular background with a white circular divider in the middle of the frame. Inside of the white circle is an outline of a family of four. Across the bottom of the rectangular background in white bold print is the words "Ombudsman Appreciation Day."

March 26, 2024

Coast Guard Ombudsmen, We Thank You

The Coast Guard Celebrates 38th Ombudsman Appreciation Day.

An orange and blue swirled background upon a circular backdrop. Across the middle is the words "Coast Guard" in black and orange. Then below in white bold letters is "Power Platform Science Fair."

March 25, 2024

Vote for your favorite Coast Guard deck plate developer app this Friday

Watch Coast Guard finalists present their new apps to Command, March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the virtual Deck Plate Developers-Power Platform Science Fair.

Adm. Linda L. Fagan, commandant of the Coast Guard, speaks to guests during the 2024 State of the Coast Guard Address in Washington, D.C., March 20, 2024. The State of the Coast Guard Address speaks to the vision for the service. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

March 21, 2024

Commandant delivers the 2024 State of the Coast Guard Address

Adm. Fagan highlighted operational accomplishments while focusing on workforce and mission readiness and strengthening Service culture.

March 20, 2024

Military families: Here’s how to fill medical prescriptions during the on-going pharmacy cyber-attack

Members may face delays in getting their prescriptions at civilian pharmacies and military treatment facilities.

A portrait of Master Chief John E. “Jack” Downey, who served in the Coast Guard for over 40 years, including five officer-in-charge multi-mission ashore assignments and two officer-in-charge afloat assignments.

March 20, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023 Boat Forces award winners!

The Coast Guard awarded the first MCPO Jack Downey Awards and added Reserve Component categories to the CDR Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain and Fireman First Class Paul Clark Outstanding Engineer Trophies.

March 11, 2024

Ready, set, mark your calendars for this year’s CG Marathon Weekend!

Spring into action! This Marathon kicks off Apr. 5-7. Register your place now!

A graphic of a "now hiring" solicitation for military spouse hiring authority within the Coast Guard.

March 7, 2024

Coast Guard hires military spouses

Military spouses qualify for a non-competitive hiring authority without geographical or relocation requirements.

Left to right: Honorable Ashish Vazirani, Mr. Leroy Vander Putten, and Rear Admiral Will Watson attending the Spirit of Hope award ceremony Sept. 14, 2023.

March 6, 2024

Nominations are now being accepted for the Spirit of Hope Award

Nominations are due by April 17, 2024

March 4, 2024

A blueprint for streamlining Coast Guard data

The Manpower Requirements Determination team uses Data Team One to empower their processes, reduce time constraints, and minimize errors.

A formal seated photograph showing a vigorous Isaac Mayo later in life. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Image of the Massachusetts Humane Society. Modeled after the British Royal Humane Society, the Massachusetts Humane Society’s work ultimately served as a model for the U.S. Life-Saving Service and eventually the U.S. Coast Guard.

March 1, 2024

Isaac Mayo — Surfman, Gold Life-Saving Medal recipient and FRC namesake

On Nov. 10, 1879, Congress awarded Mayo the Gold Life Saving Medal for his bravery and successful actions leading the crew of volunteer surfmen in the rescue of the four survivors off the wreck of the Sarah J. Fort.