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Petty Officer Third Class Melissa Chaparro Santillan holds her certificate of U.S. citizenship at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, December 13, 2024 (U.S. Coast Guard Photo Courtesy of Petty Officer Second Class Christopher Biggs).
Jan. 21, 2026
From Mexico to the Coast Guard: A story of service and citizenship
Petty Officer Third Class Melissa Chaparro Santillan discusses her journey to and future in the Service.

Operational Security (OPSEC)
Jan. 20, 2026
OPSEC policy updated in time for annual survey
Units responsible for creating and maintaining Critical Information Lists (CIL) to protect mission data.

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Jan. 20, 2026
Kevin E. Lunday is sworn in as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard holds formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters.

Commandant Bob Papp, Vice Commandant John Currier, and AIRSTA Elizabeth City commander, Captain Joseph Kelly, stand with the aircrews and operation specialists who responded to the HMS Bounty sinking. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Jan. 16, 2026
Hurricane Sandy and rescue of HMS Bounty
A daring rescue during the height of Hurricane Sandy.

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Jan. 15, 2026
Calling all inspirational leadership award nominations!
 Awards season is here! Time to recognize the leaders who inspire you by making sure your command puts their name in the ring.

The new report highlights record-breaking drug seizures, rapid modernization, and significant workforce growth just ten months into the sweeping initiative.
Jan. 15, 2026
Force Design 2028 delivers immediate impact
The new report highlights record-breaking drug seizures, rapid modernization, and significant workforce growth just ten months into the sweeping initiative. 

Force Design 2028 focuses on infrastructure improvements, personalized learning pathways, and immersive technologies like VR and AR.
Jan. 14, 2026
Transforming Coast Guard training to meet future challenges
 Force Design 2028 focuses on infrastructure improvements, personalized learning pathways, and immersive technologies like VR and AR.

Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered gets underway for a patrol.
Jan. 14, 2026
No ordinary hero—Silver Star recipient and FRC namesake Robert Yered
How Robert J. Yered's bravery in the Vietnam War led to being honored with a Coast Guard cutter in his name.
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