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Cmdr. Andre Douglas joins the Coast Guard Reserve during a commissioning ceremony presided over by Adm. Linda L. Fagan, commandant of the Coast Guard, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 19, 2024. Douglas, a Coast Guard Academy Class of 2008 graduate, reported to NASA in January, 2022, and completed astronaut training March 5, 2024. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

April 2, 2024

Commander Andre Douglas to boldly go where few have gone before.

The 2024 cohort of U.S. Senate Youth Program military mentors (U.S. Senate Youth Program photo courtesy of Jakob Mosur).

March 28, 2024

Coast Guard officers mentor leaders of tomorrow in the U.S. Senate Youth Program

The U.S. Senate Youth Program “is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.”

U.S. Coast Guard and United States Naval Community College officials pose for a photograph with the first-ever USNCC graduate. Shown from left to right: Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Ryan Erpelding; Navy Command Master Chief Jordan Rosado; Randi Cosentino, president of USNCC; Petty Officer 2nd Class Merrill Magowan; and Capt. Taylor Lam, commander of Sector San Francisco.

March 27, 2024

U.S. Naval Community College propels Coast Guard member to reach goals

OS2 Magowan is the first servicemember to earn a degree from USNCC; now he’s off to Officer Candidate School.

A blue rectangular background with a white circular divider in the middle of the frame. Inside of the white circle is an outline of a family of four. Across the bottom of the rectangular background in white bold print is the words "Ombudsman Appreciation Day."

March 26, 2024

Coast Guard Ombudsmen, We Thank You

The Coast Guard Celebrates 38th Ombudsman Appreciation Day.

March 20, 2024

Military families: Here’s how to fill medical prescriptions during the on-going pharmacy cyber-attack

Members may face delays in getting their prescriptions at civilian pharmacies and military treatment facilities.

March 11, 2024

Ready, set, mark your calendars for this year’s CG Marathon Weekend!

Spring into action! This Marathon kicks off Apr. 5-7. Register your place now!

A graphic of a "now hiring" solicitation for military spouse hiring authority within the Coast Guard.

March 7, 2024

Coast Guard hires military spouses

Military spouses qualify for a non-competitive hiring authority without geographical or relocation requirements.

A formal seated photograph showing a vigorous Isaac Mayo later in life. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Image of the Massachusetts Humane Society. Modeled after the British Royal Humane Society, the Massachusetts Humane Society’s work ultimately served as a model for the U.S. Life-Saving Service and eventually the U.S. Coast Guard.

March 1, 2024

Isaac Mayo — Surfman, Gold Life-Saving Medal recipient and FRC namesake

On Nov. 10, 1879, Congress awarded Mayo the Gold Life Saving Medal for his bravery and successful actions leading the crew of volunteer surfmen in the rescue of the four survivors off the wreck of the Sarah J. Fort.

A picture of Chief Winston on a break from taking care of Coast Guard emotional support needs.

Feb. 28, 2024

A Coast Guardsmen's best friend

Meet Chief Winston, the Facility Dog for District 11 South.

A 2023 art grand-prize winners covering the theme: "MARPOL at 50- Preventing Marine Pollution”

Feb. 26, 2024

Calling all young artists

Coast Guard-sponsored Student Art Contest now accepting submissions for 2024.

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