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Students and teachers aboard a 47-foot motor life boat from the Coast Guard’s National Motor Lifeboat School conduct surf training near the North Head Lighthouse outside of Ilwaco, Washington, Jan. 21, 2023. The school provides resident training for Coast Guard boatswain’s mates to become proficient operators in heavy weather conditions, as well as motor life boat knowledge and standardization assessments. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier)

June 16, 2026

Attention Coast Guard Vets: Understanding your Military Environmental Exposure Assessment (MEEA)

Separated and retired Coasties may be able to get a MEEA through the Veterans’ Affairs for an environmental exposure during service.

Enlistment photograph of Combat Artist Norman Millet Thomas. (U.S. Coast Guard)

June 12, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Norman Thomas—famed combat artist of World War II

Learn how his wartime work provided a unique visual record of the Coast Guard's contributions in the European and Arctic theaters.

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June 9, 2026

Operation Not Alone

Lessons from Training Center Yorktown on preventing suicide and supporting each other

Drone photo owned by Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC

June 8, 2026

Taking a look at the new training center in Birmingham, Alabama

As the Coast Guard stands up a new training center in the heart of Alabama, here is your first look at what Birmingham has to offer.

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June 8, 2026

Coast Guard announces new training center in Alabama

The Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern is the new home of the Enlisted Training Center of Excellence.

A title card for a Long Blue Line article featuring Robert Sargent and a few of his images.

June 6, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Service Before Self—the lost story of Combat Photographer Robert Sargent

During the assault landings, Robert F. Sargent, as official photographer, while under fire from

Coast Guard Title Card for Alternative Work Schedule

June 4, 2026

Coast Guard Updates Alternative Work Schedules Policy to Give You More Flexibility

Providing scheduling options which enables civilians staff to support critical Coast Guard missions while providing scheduling flexibilities.

A title card for a hurricane preparedness article. Original image from NOAA.

June 3, 2026

Are you ready for hurricane season?

Tips on how to prepare for any hurricanes that may come your way.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ra’Shaun Coker surges past a Marine defender after gaining possession during the 6th annual Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship in Chula Vista, California, Sept., 2025. Coker is known for her dedication and leadership on and off the field.

June 1, 2026

Leading the team, on and off the field

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ra’Shaun Coker brings quiet leadership, speed, and dedication to both her unit and the Coast Guard Women’s Rugby Team

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May 18, 2026

Make sure you’re safe on the water

Six tips for National Safe Boating Week 2026!

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020