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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.

Painting showing Cutter Bear rescuing shipwrecked whalers. (U.S. Coast Guard)

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.

CGC Storis (WAGB-21) transits past West Seattle on its way to its temporary homeport at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Oct. 3, 2025. Storis was commissioned in Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 10, and the cutter is the Coast Guard’s first polar icebreaker acquired in over 25 years. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daylan M. Garlic-Jackson)

Dec. 29, 2025

Bringing Coast Guard Cutter Storis online

A behind the scenes look at the crew helping transform the former oil company ship into the Coast Guard’s newest icebreaker.

Santa and his elves visit Old Harbor, Alaska, with an air crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and give presents to the children as part of the Santa to the Villages program, Dec. 8, 2023.

Dec. 23, 2025

Your Coast Guard watch and reading list for the holidays!

Cozy up this season with great movies, tv shows, and books on the Nation’s First Responders.

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.

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.

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