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Artwork of the night the Marine Electric shipwreck and the incident’s lasting impact on the Coast Guard. The converted WWII-era ship capsized 30 miles off the Virginia coast on Feb. 12, 1983, and brought about drastic changes in the Coast Guard, including revamped marine safety procedures and the implementation of rescue swimmers. (U.S. Coast Guard illustrations by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corinne Zilnicki)

April 18, 2025

The shipwreck that changed the Coast Guard forever

The Coast Guard continues to improve its marine safety program to this day to ensure a safe marine environment. This article originally appeared in the Coast Guard Compass in 2019.

Aftermath of the Black Tom Island munitions explosion. (U.S. National Park Service)

April 11, 2025

Espionage Act and the origins of port security

Port security has been one of the longest-running missions of the United States Coast Guard.

Artwork created by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, National Library Week honorary chairs. This year’s National Library week takes place April 6–12, 2025 and is an annual celebration that highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

April 8, 2025

A library of resources at the tip of your fingers

The DoD MWR Library is available for use by Coast Guard members and civilians.

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

April 8, 2025

Shortage of Coast Guard uniform blue windbreaker jackets due to supply chain issues

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

April 7, 2025

Is your unit the best place to work in the Coast Guard?

Tell us why and your unit could be featured in our series “Best Places to Work”!

This 406 Day, we celebrate a technology that embodies the very essence of safety and security on the vast expanse of the U.S. Maritime Domain

April 4, 2025

Celebrating 406 Day and the unsung heroes of maritime security

406 MHz beacons provide a critical safety net, ensuring our USCG personnel have the means to assist during unpredictable maritime situations.

Rare photograph of Bear sitting in the ice while aiding another vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 4, 2025

America’s first ice ships and icebreakers

As maritime interests chased valuable resources into icebound waters and commercial shipping continued further into the winter months, the duties of the Revenue Cutter Service increased in frozen areas previously considered unsafe in wintertime.