CIVILIAN


Feb. 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 funding lapse

Guidance for the Coast Guard workforce and their families during the 2026 lapse in federal appropriations.

Feb. 18, 2026

Where can I find financial resources during a shutdown?

These resources can help you with financial concerns you might face during the lapse in federal appropriations.

Feb. 18, 2026

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance ready to support Coast Guard families during government shutdown

CGMA is ready to provide interest-free loans to cover essential expenses such as rent, insurance, childcare, and food.

Feb. 13, 2026

Kimball—Second most important civilian in Coast Guard history!

Through his remarkable 53-year career in federal service, Sumner Kimball shaped the modern U.S. Coast Guard, leaving a lasting legacy.

Feb. 11, 2026

Increasing Awareness of the Coast Guard, its Missions, and Career Opportunities

 Partnerships in Education (PIE) Program recognizes winners of 2025 PIE Awards.

Feb. 11, 2026

USS Serpens—Coast Guard’s worst loss of life over 80 years ago

A vital supply line in the Pacific, the USS Serpens was destroyed in one of the largest disasters in U.S. Coast Guard history.

Feb. 9, 2026

From the Philippines to Pittsburgh: A Coast Guard journey

How a Capsized Vessel and Port State Control Vessel Exams changed LCDR select Gay lord Amores’s life.

Jan. 30, 2026

From near extinction to rebirth—Coast Guard’s first reorganization began 150 years ago!

A reorganization driven by the Progressive Movement transformed two 19th-century civilian agencies into the modern U.S. Coast Guard.

Jan. 29, 2026

“No greater love”—Billy Flores, hero of the Blackthorn lost over 45 years ago

The heroic story of FRC William Flores' namesake: Seaman Apprentice William R. Flores.

Jan. 29, 2026

Friday, Jan. 30 is the last day to complete new mandated supervisory training

All supervisors of civilian employees (military & civilian) are required to complete the OPM “Performance Management Training for Federal Supervisors.”