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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.

The graphic for Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, (DCMS).

Aug. 20, 2024

The Coast Guard’s new Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Vice Adm. Tom Allan, and his Command Master Chief, Michael Ingham, share upcoming priorities

As the Coast Guard welcomes a new Mission Support commander, view his “Commander’s Intent” outlining his expectations for the Mission Support workplace.

Nine U.S. Coast Guard womens rugby players pose on a pitch in the Netherlands during a military rugby tournament.

Aug. 19, 2024

Building community, going for glory on the rugby pitch

At the Coast Guard, rugby shapes careers and changes lives.

Soaked and tired, a U.S. Life-Saving Service crew lands the rescued survivors of a shipwreck. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 16, 2024

Hero without a headstone

Forgotten Keeper Joseph Doyle and his Gold Lifesaving Medal rescues.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Aug. 9, 2024

Strengthening Service Culture: Update on progress so far

There’s a lot happening right now. Get involved – and stay informed.

Changes this year will be more targeted, thanks to recruiting numbers going up.

Aug. 9, 2024

Coast Guard releases Force Alignment plan for AY25

Changes this year will be more targeted, thanks to recruiting numbers going up.

The painting “To the Rescue” by acclaimed artist Anton Auto Fisher. (Coast Guard Heritage Art Collection)

Aug. 9, 2024

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty

Foundational principles of Coast Guard culture.

A photo of a fire out on the water from the perspective of a rescue boat.

Aug. 8, 2024

Recalling the Maui wildfire disaster and the Coast Guard’s coordinated response

One year has passed since the Coast Guard and Good Samaritan vessels responded to Lahaina wildfires.

Celebrating 234 years of service.

Aug. 4, 2024

Happy 234th Birthday, Coast Guard!

Here’s to many more years of service, honor, and a strengthened culture of excellence.