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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary crew members help in a towing exercise for Coast Guard Station LA-LB, as crew members train to successfully throw a tow line their vessel from a small boat off the coast of San Pedro, California, February 20, 2025. The Coast Guard Station and Sector crew members are working towards their qualifications so that they are prepared to assist boaters in distress by towing their vessels (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B. Uranga).

March 26, 2025

There’s still time: Submit your nominations for the Auxiliary Integration Award

The deadline to submit has been extended to April 1, 2025.

Chief Petty Officer Laura Pirruccello holds her scorecard at the 2025 U.S. Armed Forces Golf Championship in Parris Island, South Carolina on February 28, 2025. Pirruccello, the 2024 Coast Guard Elite Female Athlete of the Year, finished fourth at the tournament, qualifying for her second World Armed Forces Golf Championship later this year in Kenya.

March 19, 2025

Chief Petty Officer Laura K. Pirruccello named 2024 Coast Guard Elite Female Athlete of the Year

Coast Guard musician distinguishes herself as trailblazer in competitive golf for the Service.

Submit your questions by March 19 for an upcoming Ask Me Anything.

March 17, 2025

Help demystify enlisted Boards and Panels

Submit your questions by March 19 for an upcoming Ask Me Anything event.

A Coast Guard Cutter Diligence pursuit team interdicts a "go-fast" boat suspected of smuggling illegal drugs. From left to right in the in the "go-fast" is Lt. j.g. Edward Hobaica, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jussen Gonzales, while from left to right on the Coast Guard response boat is Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Sanabria, Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Murray and Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Mallard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Cutter Diligence/Released)

March 14, 2025

The Service’s early drug seizures

An opium seizure in 1886 launched an evolution in drug interdiction.

Direct Access Security

March 14, 2025

Security changes coming to Direct Access March 17

What members and retirees need to know.

LTJG Tom Slattery ran the NYC Marathon for the Coast Guard on Nov. 5, 2023, placing 20th. Slattery, a premiere long-distance runner and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, was recently named the 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year.

March 11, 2025

LTJG Thomas Slattery named 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year

Two-time U.S. Olympic Trials competitor - who went to ROCI - finds joy in running and the Service

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kevin Koski and Randy Perry, participate in the 12th annual Tom's Run relay race along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell)

March 4, 2025

Tom’s Run: Not a race, but a team-building journey

Registration is now open to participate in the 27th Annual Tom's Run, which honors CWO4 Tom Brooks.

A November 1991 Haitian migrant interdiction performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Feb. 28, 2025

Making an Impact — Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s

In the early 1980s, the Coast Guard recognized increase demand, complexity of law enforcement missions, and the need for an intelligence program.

FSA Fed logo.

Feb. 26, 2025

Coast Guard military members can now set up tax-free flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Special military-only enrollment period for Health Care Flexible Spending (HCFSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) runs from Mar. 3 - 31, 2025.

MSRT members deployed in a special rigid-hull inflatable patrol boat. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 14, 2025

MSSTs and MSRTs — forged in the crucible of 9/11

The Coast Guard’s response to 9/11 demonstrated its flexibility and relevance to homeland security and rapid response requirements.

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