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Enlistment photograph of Combat Artist Norman Millet Thomas. (U.S. Coast Guard)

June 12, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Norman Thomas—famed combat artist of World War II

Learn how his wartime work provided a unique visual record of the Coast Guard's contributions in the European and Arctic theaters.

181001-N-N0443-0001 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2018) Official logo for the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP). USMAP is a formal military training program that provides active-duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)

June 11, 2026

Advance your career while you serve with the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)

USMAP helps you earn recognized national credentials on the job

Physical Readiness Title Card

June 10, 2026

Physical Readiness Program officially launches July 1

Join a June 10 webinar to hear the details. The full weekly webinar schedule, plus workout and nutrition guides, videos and other resources are posted on the new PRP SharePoint site.

Operation Not Alone Title Card

June 9, 2026

Operation Not Alone

Lessons from Training Center Yorktown on preventing suicide and supporting each other

Drone photo owned by Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC

June 8, 2026

Taking a look at the new training center in Birmingham, Alabama

As the Coast Guard stands up a new training center in the heart of Alabama, here is your first look at what Birmingham has to offer.

Title Card for TRACEN Birmingham-Southern Article

June 8, 2026

Coast Guard announces new training center in Alabama

The Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern is the new home of the Enlisted Training Center of Excellence.

A PRP Article Title Card for a live webinar event.

June 8, 2026

Get Ready for the Future of Coast Guard Fitness: Join the Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Live Webinar!

Are you ready to take your fitness—and your Coast Guard career—to the next level?

A title card for a Long Blue Line article featuring Robert Sargent and a few of his images.

June 6, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Service Before Self—the lost story of Combat Photographer Robert Sargent

During the assault landings, Robert F. Sargent, as official photographer, while under fire from

The Official Emblem of the United States Coast Guard

June 5, 2026

Call for Volunteers: Shape the Future of Coast Guard Culture on the SAPRR Committee

The Coast Guard is actively seeking dedicated personnel to join the Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Committee working groups. This is your chance to directly influence policy and help build on our service culture, which does not tolerate sexual harassment and assault.

A title card for a hurricane preparedness article. Original image from NOAA.

June 3, 2026

Are you ready for hurricane season?

Tips on how to prepare for any hurricanes that may come your way.

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