Latest Family News

Aug. 27, 2026

Coast Guard honors Mrs. Brianna Scurti as 2025 Ombudsman of the Year

Celebrating outstanding dedication, crisis response, and nationwide advocacy for Coast Guard families.

Aug. 26, 2026

How you can help your fellow Coasties by giving to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

CGMA launches 2026 fundraising campaign to support members and families in need

Aug. 25, 2026

A PCS reminder: Avoid these common pitfalls

The PCS Assist Team shares what it's seeing this transfer season and how members can prevent/resolve common problems

Aug. 17, 2026

Coast Guard launches new incident management mobile app

Free app digitizes the Incident Management Handbook

Aug. 15, 2026

The Long Blue Line: “Offense on Defense”—football legend Emlen Tunnell was a Coast Guard hero

When Vince Lombardi became head coach of the Green Bay Packers in the 1950s, his first big move was

Aug. 11, 2026

Calling all Coasties: Help boating safety by promoting this survey

Here’s how to get the word out about the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) now

Aug. 7, 2026

The Long Blue Line: From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone—Coast Guard service to the world since 1790!

From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone; to Europe and Far East; the flag is carried by our ships; in times of war and peace.

Aug. 5, 2026

Congratulations to the 2025 Education Services and Inspirational Student of the Year Award Winners

FORCECOM recognizes members who elevated their units and set peers up for success

Aug. 4, 2026

National Coast Guard Museum to officially open on August 4, 2027

Vice Commandant, ADM Allan, announces historic milestone while ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq.

July 31, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Smilax—the Coast Guard’s “Queen of the Fleet”!

The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary in November 2024. Commissioned in 1944,