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Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Lee Christensen and Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Blakley, avionics electrical technicians at Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, practice using the radar aboard an HC-130 Hercules airplane over North Carolina's coast, Jan. 8, 2019. Christensen trained Blakley in using the radar to spot fixed and unfixed objects, using the camera to record footage of said objects, and other procedures required of a mission system operator. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corinne Zilnicki)

July 14, 2025

How the Coast Guard is making sense of data in the maritime domain 

Using data and analytics to streamline operations.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem traveled to Corpus Christi on Friday to honor the crew’s courage and dedication. For his “actions, skill and heroism,” Ruskan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Hopper received the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his “exceptional aeronautical skill and heroism.” Ogujiofor and Reeves were awarded the Air Medal in recognition of their “actions and aeronautical skill.”

July 12, 2025

Coast Guard Rescue 6553’s Heroic Efforts During Texas Flash Flooding

Coast Guard members received national recognition for courage and dedication.

July 7, 2025

Potential changes to your PCS move

How cancellation of the contract with HomeSafe Alliance (HSA) could affect your PCS.

June 30, 2025

PTSD: Do you have it and how can you get help?

It’s PTSD Awareness Month. 12-million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and here are resources that can help.

School children K-8 are invited to participate in the Second Lady's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.

June 17, 2025

Parents: Try these Coast Guard-themed books for the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge

The Second Lady is leading a 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, and we've got you (and your kids) covered.

MyCG has collected resources for you and your families.

June 2, 2025

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

MyCG has collected resources for you and your families.

The Department of Defense raised the reimbursement rate for Personally Procured Moves (PPM) to 130 percent to better reflect market costs. (U.S. Transportation Command)

June 2, 2025

Reimbursement rate for Personally Procured Moves (PPM) raised to 130%

Adjustment made to better reflect market costs.

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance’s annual Invitational Golf Tournament is open to all active duty, reserve, auxiliary, retired and civilian personnel of the Coast Guard, as well as family and friends.

May 28, 2025

Compete in CGMA’s golf tournament, raise money for Coast Guard families 

The annual Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Golf Tournament to be held Nov. 12 – 15. Early bird registration is now open!

US Coast Guard Art Program 2013 Collection, "Roger, safety check affirmative," by Robert Semler.

May 16, 2025

Six ways to stay safe on the water this summer

Coast Guard offers guidance during National Safe Boating Week.

Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), from May 12 through Sept. 19.

May 13, 2025

The PCS Assist Team is back!

The Permanent Change of Station Assist Team is ready to help members with their most challenging moving problems. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, May 12 - Sept. 19.

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