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A rare photograph of Allied POWs marching in formation at Cabanatuan Prison. Crotty was remembered by fellow prisoners for his sense optimism despite his dire surroundings in the prison camp. (Courtesy of the MacArthur Memorial Library, Norfolk, Virginia)

Jan. 27, 2025

Crotty — Joint Forces hero of the Pacific War

The story of the first Coast Guard prisoner of war (POW) since the War of 1812.

U.S. Coast Guard.

Jan. 22, 2025

Coast Guard announces immediate action in support of Presidential Executive Orders

Detect, deter and interdict illegal migration, drug smuggling and other terrorist or hostile activity before it reaches our border.

Joe Rodriguez operating in the field with the Drug Interdiction Assist Team or DIAT. (Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jose Luis “Joe” Rodriguez

Hero and Hispanic American trailblazer of the Coast Guard.

USCGC Mackinaw WLBB-30 docked at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL with Christmas Trees on the deck. The trees will be offloaded tomorrow by crew members and volunteers and sent to various community organizations where they will be given to needy families.( U.S. Coast Guard Photo by AUXPA1 Matthew Thompson)

Jan. 17, 2025

25 years and counting

Looking back at the Coast Guard’s contribution to holiday cheer.

Cyber Mission Specialist insignia

Jan. 15, 2025

Coast Guard announces formal “A” School for Cyber Mission Specialists

Waitlist to open for sign up Feb. 3.

In 2009, members of LEDET 409 detained suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 10, 2025

LEDETs — Over 40 years of law enforcement boarding missions

Rapid growth of illegal narcotics smuggling by sea drove the need for highly trained boarding teams.

New user interface is an effort to modernize and improve accessibility, accuracy, and overall user experience for mariners and stakeholders.

Dec. 24, 2024

New interactive Local Notice to Mariners website announced

New user interface is an effort to modernize and improve accessibility, accuracy, and overall user experience for mariners and stakeholders.

LST-66 (to the right) unloading tanks in July 1944, months before the epic battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippines. (Navsource.org)

Dec. 20, 2024

80th Anniversary of the Leyte liberation

The story of the Christmas liberation of the Philippines.

The U.S. Coast Guard team, comprised of members from the Forces Micronesia Sector Guam Sector Boarding Team and Port Security Unit 311, stands for a photo prior to the Battle of the Branches joint competitive marksmanship challenge at Andersen Air Force Base on Nov. 22, 2024. The inaugural event saw seven teams from multiple branches and the Guam Police Department shoot at nine stations testing their skills, building relationships, and sharpening collective readiness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Dec. 19, 2024

Coast Guard marksmen win shootout, place 4th overall at Guam competition

Mixed team boosts skills, discipline, and camaraderie at military/civilian combat event.

Dr. Leonard Marcus and VADM Peter Gautier at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard.

Dec. 17, 2024

Harvard names Vice Adm. Peter Gautier Meta-Leader of the Year

The university cites Gautier’s critical leadership during the Key Bridge response.

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