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The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) arrives to their homeport in Kodiak, Alaska, May 31, 2025. This was the first time the cutter had arrived to its homeport following its construction in Lockport, Louisiana. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Kearney)

Nov. 26, 2025

A historic inflection point: Modernizing the U.S. Coast Guard for 21st-Century challenges

The strategic landscape demands evolution, and the Coast Guard is rising to meet it.

Nov. 17, 2025

Say goodbye to CGBI, hello to Navigator

Learn how the Coast Guard’s new data advantage tool will improve your workflow and support mission success.

Nov. 14, 2025

Coast Guard takes on Merchant Mariners in Secretaries’ Cup this Saturday

Tickets still available for this year’s signature match-up at Fenway Park.

Nov. 14, 2025

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance update: What you need to know

As government operations resume, CGMA wants to ensure a clear understanding of the next steps.

Nov. 13, 2025

Message to the Workforce: End of Government Shutdown

A message from ADM Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip N. Waldron.

Nov. 12, 2025

Security awareness reminder: Prioritize your safety

Stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect yourself and others

Oct. 2, 2025

Where can I find info during the 2025 funding lapse?

Here's how the Coast Guard workforce and their families can stay up to date.

Sept. 30, 2025

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

We are all in this together and must stand the watch as one force!

Two men are rescued by the USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) crew, June 12, 2025 from a life raft after their 57-foot sport fisher vessel, Turn Me Loose, sank 34 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The father and son activated their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), which allowed rescue crews to pinpoint their location and safely recover them. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Adam Warren)

Sept. 30, 2025

Coast Guard takes charge of the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) program

Service replaces National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in overseeing network that detects distress signals.

Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Michael Mealey (ret.) and Chief Petty Officer Chad Cruset represent Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 at the 2024 DoW Suicide Prevention Recognition Ceremony held at the Pentagon on September 4, 2025. Rear Admiral Shane Steiner, Acting Assistant Commandant for Workforce and Family Services, presented certificates and coins to PSU 309 and members from Sector Northern New England (not pictured) recognizing their outstanding work in suicide prevention.

Sept. 29, 2025

Coast Guard units recognized for outstanding suicide prevention efforts

Sector Northern New England and Port Security Unit 309 receive well-deserved recognition for their innovative efforts to increase suicide awareness and prevention.

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