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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.

Jan. 14, 2025

Ombudsmen are now recognized as official members of their command’s leadership team

The change in status comes from an update to the Ombudsman Program Instruction.

Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.

Jan. 13, 2025

2024 Women's Policy Guide now available!

Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.

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.

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through 27 Jan. 2025.

Jan. 7, 2025

It’s not too late to nominate your unit’s Ombudsman for Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through Jan. 27, 2025.

CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

Jan. 6, 2025

The rumor is true... just not yet

Yes, CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

German prisoners march out of surrendered Cherbourg under U.S. Army guard. (U.S. Navy)

Dec. 27, 2024

Quentin Walsh — D-Day planner and Cherbourg liberator

Walsh’s career spans some of the most eventful years in USCG history, including Prohibition, World War II and the post-war modernization of the service.