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Coast Guard Academy Cadet Michelle Kwafo, a cyber systems major, poses for a portrait, March 2, 2023. Upon receiving her commission, Kwafo will be reporting aboard Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma in Newport, Rhode Island. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

May 22, 2023

Congratulations, Coast Guard Academy Class of 2023

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was on hand to celebrate the class whose motto, Omnes Simul, means ‘All Together’

U.S. Life-Saving Service crew pose for an official portrait in 1918 at Chicamacomico Station.

May 19, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Evidence suggests the Midgetts actually were Mighty!

The story of the Mighty Midgetts of North Carolina

In January 2023, crews aboard an over-the-horizon boat from Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco evaluate a proposed boat crew communications system supporting the Research and Development Center, Defense Innovation Unit and C5I Service Center Team, who won the Commander Joel Magnussen Innovation Award for Management.

May 18, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Award Winners

Recipients pioneered solutions that improve Coast Guard operations and service readiness – just like the legendary Coast Guard innovator whose “chain stopper” dramatically improved the safety of buoy tending operations and for whom these awards are named.

A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag. Photo By Tina Epperson 2006

May 18, 2023

Officers: Join OPM’s virtual roadshow about prevention assignments

OPM-2 presents this road show May 24, at 2 p.m. EDT

A snippet of a quote "Real talk about mental health for Coast Guard members."

May 16, 2023

Recognizing Mental Health Month

Now is the time for some 'real talk' about mental health.

A logo of the USCG Civil Rights team

May 15, 2023

Advancing leaders through opportunity

Coast Guard celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Members of the Coast Guard aircrew that responded to the Gander crash. (U.S. Coast Guard)

May 12, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Gander—the most famous aviation rescue that you’ve never heard of

This is the story of the Coast Guard's first civilian helicopter rescue.

U.S. Coast Guard Esports team competes in multinational competition

May 10, 2023

Watch Coast Guard Gaming compete this Saturday

Cheer for our gaming team during the USO Commanders Cup, either on Twitch or live at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida!

Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, and Atlantic Area staff hold a commemorative flag with retired Army Maj. Gen. Peter Aylward, director of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration in Portsmouth, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2022. The VWC program awarded the flag in recognition of Coast Guard Atlantic Area becoming a commemorative partner of the organization. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kate Kilroy)

May 10, 2023

Honor our Vietnam veterans this weekend

From May 11-13, visitors will flock to Camp Legacy on the National Mall to check out helicopters, armored amphibious vehicles, historical artifacts, musical performances, drill teams, and lessons from curators on preserving your family members' own military artifacts.

Master Chief Petty Officer Disbennett’s ham radio will be on display at Camp Legacy on the National Mall from May 11-13.

May 10, 2023

“I love you…Over.”

The story behind the Coast Guard's Vietnam-era ham radio on display at Camp Legacy this weekend

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Last reviewed on: 09/21/2023

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