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A photograph of the U.S. Life Saving Service crew posing with its surfboat in front of U.S. Life-Saving Station at St. Joseph, Michigan, from the Digital Collections of the Detroit Public Library.

March 29, 2024

Joseph Napier — Heroic Surfman, Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient and FRC namesake

For his heroism, Napier received the first Gold Lifesaving Medal issued by the U.S. Life-Saving Service, forerunner of the modern Coast Guard.

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve logo

March 28, 2024

Phase two of Inactive Duty Training (IDT) travel reimbursement is here!

More units are available for eligibility as the reimbursement program expands.

The 2024 cohort of U.S. Senate Youth Program military mentors (U.S. Senate Youth Program photo courtesy of Jakob Mosur).

March 28, 2024

Coast Guard officers mentor leaders of tomorrow in the U.S. Senate Youth Program

The U.S. Senate Youth Program “is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.”

A graphic of someone typing at a computer with the logo for electronic health records aquisition at the top right of the graphic.

March 28, 2024

“Where are my healthcare records?" Recent updates make it easier to submit, track your request

Coast Guard establishes priority system to speed requests for those waiting to receive their healthcare records

An orange and blue swirled background upon a circular backdrop. Across the middle is the words "Coast Guard" in black and orange. Then below in white bold letters is "Power Platform Science Fair."

March 25, 2024

Vote for your favorite Coast Guard deck plate developer app this Friday

Watch Coast Guard finalists present their new apps to Command, March 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the virtual Deck Plate Developers-Power Platform Science Fair.

SC2: Strengthening Service Culture

Feb. 29, 2024

Take a closer look at the Coast Guard’s Safe to Report policy

The Safe to Report policy helps protect victims who want to report a sexual assault. It also provides direction for field commanders and the Office of the Chief Prosecutor on how to handle collateral misconduct. 

A March 1959 color photo of LTJG Bobby Wilks posing in front of an HU-16E “Albatross” fixed-wing amphibian aircraft. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 23, 2024

Bobby Wilks — distinguished aviator, mentor, and minority trailblazer

“I was in awe of him, as not only he was the first senior ranking African American officer at that time, but also an aviator. He shared with me the challenges, which he was quick to call them opportunities, that he took full advantage of that mapped out his successful Coast Guard career.” - MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton (Ret.)

Chief Petty Officer Robert Elliott and wife, Taylor, with their son, Macklin, and daughter, Matilda. Chief Elliott has used both tuition and credentialing assistance to build a strong record of professional development.

Feb. 23, 2024

“Having a cup of coffee on the fantail after four to eight watch“— Why Chief Petty Officer Robert Patrick Elliott serves at sea

This is the tenth in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea.   

A rare vintage painting of the all-African American crew of the Pea Island Life-Saving Service Station, circa 1896. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 16, 2024

Lewis Wescott—the lost grave of a heroic Pea Island lifesaver

A discovery uncovers the whereabouts of a Pea Island Keeper, one whose last resting place was lost for more than 70 years.

Coast Guard Core Values

Feb. 6, 2024

Strengthening Coast Guard culture

The Coast Guard establishes an Enterprise Victim Advocate, encourages reporting by removing barriers, and more to address sexual assault and harassment in the Service.

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