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A colorful commemorative painting of the expedition by artist Dean Ellis. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 19, 2025

Northwest Passage—Coast Guardsmen the first Americans to break the ice!

After centuries of failed attempts that saw many explorers vanish, it was a trio of U.S. Coast Guard cutters that finally conquered the long-sought Northwest Passage.

USCG Emblem

Dec. 18, 2025

Coast Guard members to receive Devotion to Duty payment for outstanding service

One-time payment recognizes workforce’s dedication through a year of transformation

Pictured is the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Soldiers, helping Coast Guard members sort and organize some of the 1,020 items donated January 29, 2019 at Barbers Point Naval Air Station, Hawaii, to help Coast Guard families in need after the 2018-2019 government shutdown. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

Dec. 18, 2025

2025 Holiday Resilience Guide

Think of the holiday season as an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and connect with those who matter most.

Shown is part of a panoramic photograph of Nome, with the small white Nome Boat Station located in the center. Note the proximity of the boathouse to the open beach and the degree of exposure to high seas. (Library of Congress)

Dec. 17, 2025

Station Nome—saving lives near the Arctic Circle!

Of all the lifesaving stations in Coast Guard history, by far the most remote station was located at Nome, Alaska.

Cutter Bear finding a lead through the ice off the coast of Alaska. (Photo courtesy of NOAA)

Dec. 12, 2025

Overland Expedition—Arctic’s greatest rescue of all time!

Considered the greatest rescue mission in Arctic history, the Overland Relief Expedition cemented Captain David Jarvis's legacy as one of the service's most celebrated officers.

Enjoying the holidays doesn’t mean overspending. Thoughtful planning and smart choices can help you celebrate without financial worry.

Dec. 11, 2025

Smart financial choices for a stress-free holiday season

Practical tips on responsible spending.

Left, LCDR Smith posing with noted Arctic explorer Lincoln Ellsworth in front of the Graf Zeppelin. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) Right, Official service photograph of LCDR Edward “Iceberg” Smith taken before the historic 1931 Graf Zeppelin Arctic expedition. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 10, 2025

The Long Blue Line: Iceberg Smith and the 1931 Graf Zeppelin Arctic Expedition

LCDR Edward “Iceberg” Smith's work during the 1931 Graf Zeppelin Arctic Expedition was a key influence in the modernization of iceberg surveillance.

The first group of Coast Guard members graduated from the Navy Robotics Warfare School at Carnegie Mellon University, which will serve as the initial A-School for the new Robotics Mission Specialist (RMS) rate in Sept. 2025.

Dec. 9, 2025

What you need to know about the new Robotics Mission Specialist (RMS) rating

The new Robotics Mission Specialist rating will allow specialists to focus exclusively on rapidly evolving technologies.

Explore stories on Puget Sound’s lifeline to Alaska, the Marine Exchange of Alaska, and more in the latest edition of Proceedings.

Dec. 8, 2025

Proceedings: Beyond the horizon

The Fall 2025 issue of Proceeding is here!

Discover how Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) prepares you to operate effectively across the joint force and interagency.

Dec. 8, 2025

We Must Be Joint – Not Disjointed: Strengthening the force through JPME

Discover how Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) prepares you to operate effectively across the joint force and interagency.

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