Latest Family News

May 18, 2026

Make sure you’re safe on the water

Six tips for National Safe Boating Week 2026!

May 16, 2026

Calling all riders: Coast Guard seeks motorcycle mentors

Experienced motorcyclists can help newer riders stay safe through the Motorcycle Rider Mentor Program.

May 15, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Atlantic Area—235 years of history!

The history of Coast Guard Atlantic Area and how it grew though the centuries.

May 15, 2026

Don’t wait until June to sign up for summer camp or childcare!

Request childcare and school-age before/after care at new duty station at least 3 months before your arrival date.

May 14, 2026

Forging responders in the ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’

Inside the Coast Guard’s elite school where helicopter crews master dangerous conditions.

May 14, 2026

Congratulations to 2025 Special Command Aide of the Year PO1 Jessica Wernicke

Petty Officer 1st Class Jessica Wernicke was named the Coast Guard’s 2025 Special Command Aide of the Year for her exceptional leadership and technical excellence in managing high-profile events and senior leader operations under intense pressure.

May 13, 2026

Coast Guard adds Psilocin to drug testing panel, prohibits all Kratom use

Effective immediately, all military members are subject to testing for Psilocin (the psychoactive agent in "magic mushrooms") and are prohibited from using the herbal supplement Kratom in any form.

May 8, 2026

To Europe and the Far East — Pacific Area’s over 175 years of history!

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

April 29, 2026

Your AY26 Move: What to Know About PCSing During a Funding Lapse

PCS season continues with improved systems and robust support for members and families.

March 26, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years of the Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

The Coast Guard Ombudsman program celebrates four decades of service.