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Memebers of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference gather for a photo on Base Boston in Massachusetts, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. The JCOC is meant to educate and inform participants about the strength and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces through the personal observation of Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicole J. Groll)

Aug. 17, 2022

Civilians: a limited-time student loan forgiveness waiver is available until Oct. 31

Take advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

The search and rescue (SAR) exhibit for the Coast Guard museum highlights SAR events throughout the years. SAR has been at the core of the Coast Guard’s missions. The Lifesavers Around the Globe wing will feature an immersive Katrina Tableau dedicated to the urban rescue efforts that devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005.USCG photo

Aug. 17, 2022

Commandant to officiate keel-laying ceremony for the National Coast Guard Museum 

The new building will offer free, interactive opportunities to explore the service’s past and future. 

An engraving showing “wreckers” salvaging a grounded vessel in the Florida Keys. In 1822, around 40 British and nine American sloops served as wreckers in the Keys. In addition to providing rescue and salvage assistance to grounded vessels, a few were also notorious smugglers and pirates. (State Archives of Florida)

Aug. 12, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Revenue Cutter Alabama rescues 16 from human traffickers 200 years ago!

In June 1822, the Alabama District Court in Mobile heard cases against three vessels that had been

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Aug. 10, 2022

How you can help prevent suicide and support mental health

 Apply by Friday, Aug. 12 for important new trainings

Chatham, Massachusetts - Massachusetts Maritime Academy Auxiliary University Program (AUP) Cadets Mitchell Campbell, Jacob Bolles, Alexa Smith, Abigail LeLievre, and Cole Francavilla stand in front of retired Motor Life Boat CG 36500 during spring commissioning work. The cadets learned more about the history of the boat and the Pendleton Rescue made famous by the Disney movie, "The Finest Hours” and then painted the entire hull including the bottom and topsides. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Photo by Auxiliarist Lisa Goodwin.

Aug. 9, 2022

Preparing college students for public service in the U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program prepares students for officer candidate school

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarrett Guerra, Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey Connolly and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jake Flores, members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston, pose for a photo in the unit’s boat shed in Houston, Texas, July 14, 2022. While deployed to the Rio Grande on June 2, 2022, Guerra, Connolly and Flores saved two adult females and a 1-year-old boy from drowning in the river. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki)

Aug. 8, 2022

Coast Guard team saves lives at the border 

Multiple rescues on the Rio Grande. 

The Coast Guard wants your ideas for future research projects

Aug. 8, 2022

The Coast Guard wants your ideas for future research projects

Share your innovation with the service.

This iconic image from the Battle of Guam testifies to the strong bonds forged between the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard over the course of the Pacific War. (Courtesy of the Coast Guard)

Aug. 5, 2022

The Long Blue Line: The “Green Hell” of Guadalcanal 80 years ago!

Remembering the Battle of Guadalcanal from August 1942

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Aug. 4, 2022

The Coast Guard celebrates 232 years of service

Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard!

The U.S. Steamboat Inspection was one of the predecessor services to the U.S. Coast Guard and merged with the U.S. Coast Guard in 1936.

Aug. 4, 2022

Coast Guard Day – Completing Jigsaw Puzzle Picture Part 2

Second part of the Coast Guard's origin story.

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Last reviewed on: 09/21/2023

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