My Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign leaning against a building after hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005.

Nov. 17, 2023

Journey of a Coast Guard Museum Artifact: The Sign

The transformation of the Air Station New Orleans sign from a functional marker to a rallying relic.

Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher McGhee reviews a scrapbook of milestones in his career in a conference room at Base Seattle, July 17, 2023. McGhee served in the health services field in the Coast Guard for over 30 years. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler.

Nov. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement

After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.

9 uniformed members and 1 civilian stand in front of a United States Coast Guard logo and pose for their photo presenting the award.

Nov. 16, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022 CG Emergency Management Award winners!

Lt. Cmdr. Griffin, of Sector Corpus Christi, and Sector Key West represent the best of emergency management and are the winners of these inaugural awards.

Requirements Intake Tool (RIT)

Nov. 15, 2023

A new way to meet your C5I needs is here!

The new Requirements Intake Tool (RIT) launched July 31.

A white background with a USCG Cyber Command office patch in the middle. Around the edge of the logo is the words, "United States Coast Guard Cyber Command" along with a subdued globe with a lightning bolt, a shield, and a key.

Nov. 14, 2023

CGCYBER celebrates Cybersecurity milestones during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

While Cybersecurity Awareness Month is over, CGCYBER reminds you to keep computer security in mind every day.

Navy color background with a white flag outline and the words 2023, Great American Smokeout in red font are on the graphic. Additionally below the flag is while bold font that says "Take the first step towards a smokefree life."

Nov. 13, 2023

During this year's Great American Smokeout, take your first step to quit smoking once and for all

Tune into the weekly Wellness Wednesday on Nov. 15 to chat with Wendy LaRoche, the DoD Substance Use Education Campaign Outreach Lead. LaRoche will discuss how to use YouCanQuit2’s interactive quit plan, the savings calculator and support locator.

3 Cost Guard Academy cadets in their football uniforms posing in front of the camera showing off their new uniforms.

Nov. 9, 2023

Coast Guard Academy unveils new football uniforms in honor of Douglas Munro

The uniforms will be worn for the first time at the annual Secretaries Cup football game this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2023.

A graphic representation of a dock with a boat in the background right off the waters edge there is an old board sign that says "Guard your financial future" it also has a Coast Guard logo on the sign.

Nov. 8, 2023

How to prepare your finances for the unexpected

Are you prepared for a financial setback? The Personal Financial Management Program is a valuable resource available to help!

A blank white slate with a multi colored rainbow style border with a human head silhouette in the middle surrounded by the words disABILITY allies resource group and DARG in bold brown lettering in the center beside the silhouette of the head.

Nov. 7, 2023

Get to know the disABILITY Allies Resource Group

DARG continues the conversation beyond October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month

A July 1921 photo of staff at Air Station Morehead City, the Coast Guard’s first air station and crew, in front of a flying boat and hangar. Officer standing in the center is Capt. William Wishar with another officer and enlisted men posing in the hot summer sun. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 3, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Aviator #8 recounts the early days of Coast Guard flight

“I didn’t know whether he should have a court-martial for risking the plane and his life or be recommended for a medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. He retired as Rear Admiral.”