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The DHS “Caught You Leading” Leader Grams are part of the DHS Leader Development Program.

Sept. 10, 2024

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Photograph of a Sicilian fishermen preparing to return to sea describing to Lt. Pell the challenges of fishing in Italian waters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Cmdr. Clay Pell)

Sept. 6, 2024

Celebrating the Coast Guard’s role in liberating Rome during World War II

The wartime missions demanded a rapid expansion of Coast Guard manpower. On Dec. 7, 1941, Coast Guard personnel totaled about 29,000. By June 30, 1944, the ranks had swelled to over 175,000.

Coast Guard Sector Northern New England (SNNE) reserve members attached to SNNE including Station Rockland, Station South Portland and Station Portsmouth Harbor, participate in law enforcement training at the range as part of their Boarding Team College in Portland, Maine, May 19, 2023. Law enforcement members qualify or prequalify while practicing their marksmanship skills to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Amber Howie)

Sept. 3, 2024

Calling Reservists who want to be Boarding Officers!

The Boarding Officer Practical Course (BOPC) is for you!

Color photograph of a November 1991 Haitian migrant interdiction performed by the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 30, 2024

Maturing, making an impact — Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s

The program’s development over the next two decades had the corollary effect of helping the service’s broader transformation into a more national security-centric and -relevant entity.

FORCECOM enables mission success through leader development, training and assessment.

Aug. 28, 2024

Veteran Ventures Program empowers Coast Guard members for business success

Centenary University’s initiative offers comprehensive entrepreneurship training for veterans and their families. Fall 2024 applications are open now through Sept. 10, 2024!

Aug. 28, 2024

A Foundation for Cultural Change

Vice Adm. Peter Gautier talks about leading the Coast Guard's Strengthening Service Culture efforts.

CAPT Benjamin Keffer of CG Recruiting Command and Mr. Jim Allen, Executive Director of Chapman School of Seamanship, celebrate an updated Letter of Intent (LOI) at a recognition ceremony. The new LOI includes both BM and MK ratings for graduates of Chapman's Yamaha outboard program.

Aug. 26, 2024

The Coast Guard Lateral Entry Program is expanding

The Coast Guard is adding Letters of Intent to the entry program, bringing in 20 new agreements with qualifying schools.

Coast Guard enlistment photograph of Joseph R. Toahty at age 21. (National Archives)
A faded image of marines landing on Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942. The marines landing on Guadalcanal far outnumbered the unprepared Japanese troops and civilian airfield workers on the island, so the enemy fled for the cover of Guadalcanal’s jungle interior. (U.S. Navy)

Aug. 23, 2024

Guadalcanal — Pawnee warrior strikes the first blow beside Doug Munro

Joseph Robert Toahty became the first Pawnee Indian to go to sea, the first Native American to participate in a U.S. naval offensive operation, and first Native American to set foot in enemy territory.