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Jan. 21, 2026
Elmer Stone—Coast Guard Aviator #1 set the world record over 100 years ago!
During his Coast Guard career, Elmer Fowler Stone served his country selflessly for over 25 years
Jan. 20, 2026
Kevin E. Lunday is sworn in as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard holds formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters.
Jan. 16, 2026
Hurricane Sandy and rescue of HMS Bounty
A daring rescue during the height of Hurricane Sandy.
Jan. 15, 2026
Force Design 2028 delivers immediate impact
The new report highlights record-breaking drug seizures, rapid modernization, and significant workforce growth just ten months into the sweeping initiative.
Jan. 14, 2026
No ordinary hero—Silver Star recipient and FRC namesake Robert Yered
How Robert J. Yered's bravery in the Vietnam War led to being honored with a Coast Guard cutter in his name.
Jan. 12, 2026
A journey of service and citizenship
How SN Oz Syla found purpose and belonging through the Coast Guard Naturalization Program.
Jan. 9, 2026
Coast Guard achieves historic operational success in 2025
Highlights include record drug busts, stepped-up border security, tactical tanker boardings, and Texas flood rescue efforts.
Hooper— Arctic pioneer and founder of the Bering Sea Patrol—a son’s remembrance
Chronicling the remarkable journey of CAPT Calvin Leighton Hooper.
Jan. 7, 2026
Coast Guard’s International Ice Patrol—finding icebergs for over 100 years!
100 years of history navigating the North Atlantic's icy waters.
Jan. 2, 2026
Arctic Cutter Bear—A symbol for all the Service represents!
The first to ship to deliver reindeer to Alaska, first to journey into the Arctic in winter, and first to chart parts of the Bering Sea are just a few of the achievements that make Coast Guard Cutter Bear a key piece of Coast Guard history.
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