My Coast Guard
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.

SC2: Strengthening Service Culture

Feb. 29, 2024

Take a closer look at the Coast Guard’s Safe to Report policy

The Safe to Report policy helps protect victims who want to report a sexual assault. It also provides direction for field commanders and the Office of the Chief Prosecutor on how to handle collateral misconduct. 

A picture of Chief Winston on a break from taking care of Coast Guard emotional support needs.

Feb. 28, 2024

A Coast Guardsmen's best friend

Meet Chief Winston, the Facility Dog for District 11 South.

A 2023 art grand-prize winners covering the theme: "MARPOL at 50- Preventing Marine Pollution”

Feb. 26, 2024

Calling all young artists

Coast Guard-sponsored Student Art Contest now accepting submissions for 2024.

Chief Petty Officer Robert Elliott and wife, Taylor, with their son, Macklin, and daughter, Matilda. Chief Elliott has used both tuition and credentialing assistance to build a strong record of professional development.

Feb. 23, 2024

“Having a cup of coffee on the fantail after four to eight watch“— Why Chief Petty Officer Robert Patrick Elliott serves at sea

This is the tenth in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea.   

Two Coast Guard divers beneath the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star in Antartica. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Feb. 22, 2024

Diver Candidate Screener is coming soon!

Get your application in by July 1 to start the process of becoming a Coast Guard Diver.

A graphic with the words "National Leadership Day" with bold white print over a gradient orange and blue background

Feb. 20, 2024

Did you know? Eight free resources for leadership development

In honor of National Leadership Day, the Office of Leadership shares some of its favorite resources.

A rare vintage painting of the all-African American crew of the Pea Island Life-Saving Service Station, circa 1896. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 16, 2024

Lewis Wescott—the lost grave of a heroic Pea Island lifesaver

A discovery uncovers the whereabouts of a Pea Island Keeper, one whose last resting place was lost for more than 70 years.

A photo of a 3D printer at the Technology Room located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Feb. 12, 2024

The Coast Guard's 3D printing success

Engineering the future: Inside the collaborative effort to maintain nautical navigation.

Serby, a Coast Guard K9 with Maritime and Safety Security Team Los Angeles, has been assigned to protect Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.

Feb. 9, 2024

Meet Serby, a Coast Guard K9 safeguarding Super Bowl LVIII

Coast Guard K9 units have been deployed to Super Bowl LVIII, collaborating closely with other law enforcement agencies, to protect an estimated 72,000 in attendance.

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