Jan. 8, 2021

DesertStorm30: Protecting the seas

Coast Guard veterans remember Desert Storm 30 years later.

Jan. 8, 2021

The Long Blue Line: So that others might live—Earl Cunningham’s final rescue

In the 1930s, before modern search and rescue systems like the Coast Guard’s Rescue 21 system and ubiquitous marine radios, Coast Guardsmen stood watch on the shore to watch for those in need.

Jan. 7, 2021

New Year’s Logs

Coast Guard watchstanders reflect on the New Year

Dec. 31, 2020

The Long Blue Line: USS Wakefield—the Coast Guard’s “B & L Ferry” 75 years ago

In World War II, the USS Wakefield (AP-21) served as a fast troop transport whose role was to deliver military personnel and supplies to the war front.

Dec. 30, 2020

Coast Guard member receives new award from NASBLA

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) presented a new award to U.S. Coast Guard officer Lt. Derek Wallin in Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2020.

Dec. 29, 2020

A little grant runs a long way for clean water

Endurance athlete and Coast Guard Ens. Katie Spotz used a Morale, Well-being and Recreation program sports grant to fund a run through Maine, and fundraising for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs around the world.

Dec. 24, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Yuba City—A Christmas rescue that changed aviation history 65 years ago!

Read about a Christmas Eve miracle.

Dec. 21, 2020

Healthy grieving: Chaplains can help if you're experiencing loss during the holidays

Healthy grieving: Chaplains can help if you're experiencing loss during the holidays

Dec. 18, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “American Healer”—A Coast Guard Corpsman in Vietnam 50 years ago

Here is a first-hand account of Coast Guard operations in Vietnam.

Dec. 17, 2020

Polar Star sends first dispatch on its way to the Arctic

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star develops next generation of Arctic leaders