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The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard’s Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Historic new office improves accountability, trust in adjudication process.

Official service photograph of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles L. Calhoun in his dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard) The newly commissioned National Security Cutter, Charles Calhoun, steams up the Cooper River to its new homeport at Coast Guard Base Charleston. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 4, 2024

MCPOCG #1 Charles Calhoun — leader, mentor, trailblazer and NSC namesake

Calhoun's philosophy was, “You should have important goals in your life and make every effort possible to obtain those goals. Set your goals high. Believe in being the best in everything you want to accomplish.” 

Five Coast Guard members from five separate countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens at Cape May on Sept. 6 as part of the service’s naturalization program, Operation Sentinel to Citizen. From left to right: Petty Officer 3rd Class Liam Karlsrud, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Peapea, Seaman Rashaad Reid, Seaman Alinyeg Silva, and Seaman Frederick Asare.

Oct. 3, 2024

Coast Guard naturalization program helps 152 members become citizens in its first year

Operation Sentinel to Citizen boosts recruiting, helps non-naturalized members

The Coast Guard Cutter Munro sails during unusually calm waters on the Bering Sea.

Oct. 2, 2024

Coast Guard pioneers new pathway to readiness

Future Sentinel Preparatory Course helps recruits meet physical standards before boot camp.

Lt. Victoria Castleberry (left), Capt. Mark Kuperman (top), and Ms. Megan Johns Henry (bottom), are all photographed in a collage together. Each of them have recently finished a Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) program.

Oct. 1, 2024

Make innovative, impactful change while networking & growing your career

CHDS grads share how they transformed as leaders in and out of the classroom.

The USCG Reserve Policy board logo

Sept. 30, 2024

Help Enhance Reserve Readiness: Make Submissions or Join the Coast Guard Reserve Policy Board

The Reserve Policy Board is accepting members through Oct. 31, 2024 and accepts submissions year-round.

Shallow-Water Response Team 3 crewmembers rescued four pit bulls, 11 beagles and their owners from rising flood waters caused by Hurricane Florence in Delco, North Carolina, September 16, 2018. The Coast Guard is conducting search and rescue operations in support of state and local emergency operation centers. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Stephen Kelly)

Sept. 27, 2024

Coast Guard’s Storm Warriors fought North Carolina’s Hurricane Florence

When Florence’s path began tracking towards the East Coast, the Coast Guard was ready once again to live up to its motto.

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Jenna Coffey, a production recruiter at Recruiting Office D.C., talks about enlistment opportunities and incentives in Washington, D.C., September 19, 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Zachary Hupp)

Sept. 25, 2024

Mission success! Coast Guard exceeds 2024 recruitment target

Your hard work has been critical, but the work isn’t done yet.

Emblem of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Human Resources on a subdued blue background

Sept. 25, 2024

Thank your colleagues with a You Rock! Award today

A peer-to-peer award available for everyone in the Coast Guard.

Cabo Rojo Lighthouse seen from the front in 1895. (Library of Congress)

Sept. 20, 2024

Domingo Suarez y Rosa — Towerman of Puerto Rico

In 1898, the Spanish American War saw Puerto Rico’s sovereignty transferred from Spain to the U.S. and towermen serving in Spanish lighthouses transferring to the U.S. Lighthouse Service.