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Carl Shipley, ROV & UPSEC program manager, prepares an unmanned submersible vehicle to search for victims of the March 26, 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. The Coast Guard integrated unmanned ROVs with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to search for victims following the accident. (Photo by David Adams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

July 17, 2024

Coast Guard integrates aerial, underwater drones to locate victims of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Technology provides real-time map both above and below sea.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes 300 young women and men to the Class of 2027 for Day One, June 26, 2023. Day One marks the start of Swab Summer, an intensive seven-week program that prepares students for military and Academy life. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

July 16, 2024

Coast Guard updates Swab Summer for incoming Academy cadets

Service adds new oversight, alters training structure

Photo of a hurricane on radar, with a blue rectangular border and bold white letters superimposed over the image that says "Hurricane Readiness 2024"

June 13, 2024

Make sure you are ready for hurricane season—June through November

MyCG has collected resources for you and your families.

The Parental Leave Augmentation Program was born from the CG’s Women’s Retention RAND study, with a purpose of alleviating the guilt our female members experience from extended absences away while balancing the physical demands and desires to have a child.

June 11, 2024

Five years of the Parental Leave Augmentation Program

Through the program, reservists have helped hundreds of Coast Guard families take needed time to welcome new children.

The Coast Guard is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported – regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

June 5, 2024

Commandant: Celebrate Pride Month by “living your truth”

The Coast Guard is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported – regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

May 31, 2024

Supplemental Education Grants temporarily paused

CGMA Supplemental Education Grants will be paused to focus on support during hurricane season.

Coast Guard blue background with an eagle and life saving floatie in the center. Inside of the life saving device is a wave and a star.

May 31, 2024

Coast Guard announces new recruiting initiative beta test

Prospective recruits may now be eligible to enlist under the Return to You Program, which guarantees their first assignment after basic training will be close to home.

Rare photograph of landing craft from the Samuel Chase landing the first wave of troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Frank DeVita may have manned one of these landing craft. (National Archives)

May 31, 2024

“Love your Freedom, because that’s what we fought for” — D-Day Gunner’s Mate Frank DeVita

“There’s a cemetery right above Omaha Beach with 9,400 dead GIs. I go there every year and I cry, and I cry. They made the biggest sacrifice. They gave their lives so that we have freedom today.” - Frank DeVita

May 28, 2024

Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Coast Guard

“I am dedicated to demonstrating through actions and change that the Coast Guard is worthy of your trust and respect.” - Adm. Linda Fagan

The 55-member USCG Band is an elite active-duty unit comprised of masters of their craft, led by Cmdr. Adam Williamson. It is the sole musical representative of the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security

May 28, 2024

“Heartland Harmonies” the Coast Guard Band 2024 tour

This year, the band brings their sound to the cities of District 8.

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