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Coast Guard crews held a recruiting bonanza on Pier 17 South Street Seaport during the Baroque Eagle’s visit in late July. Events included a harbor welcome parade flyover, public tours, and a search and rescue demonstration by Station New York and Air Station Atlantic City. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

Sept. 26, 2023

Top Recruiting Liaisons show what success looks like

Recent Recruiting Liaisons of the Month seized on opportunities to engage in the community to raise awareness of the Coast Guard.

The new Intelligence Professional (IP) Insignia recognizes the professional qualifications of active duty, reserve, and civilian specialists in the intelligence field.

Sept. 19, 2023

Coast Guard intelligence professionals gain new qualification insignia

Uniformed servicemembers, civilian intelligence specialists can earn recognition

Coast guard Recruiting Command changed the Everyone Is A Recruiter program to the more aptly named Scout Talent And Refer (STAR) program.

Sept. 5, 2023

How you can be a STAR

By simply telling your Coast Guard story, you can raise awareness of the Coast Guard, increase recruiting efforts, change lives of those you help recruit, and earn yourself some money!

Auxiliary Chaplain Support chaplain Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh readies for a Sunday service for cutter personnel returning from an Operation Valiant Shield assignment. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo, courtesy of Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh)

Sept. 4, 2023

Auxiliary Chaplain Support proves vital for Operation Vigilant Sentry operational crews during mission and journey home

These Auxiliary chaplains aided personnel during the mission and on their return from Homeland Security Taskforce-Southeast’s Operation Vigilant Sentry response.

Admiral Fagan speaking to all hands at Coast Guard Sector Anchorage

Aug. 28, 2023

Commandant’s Letter to the Workforce

Admiral Fagan discusses service, culture, and transparency.

Graphic representing the C5ISC and all those that fall under the C5I umbrella.

Aug. 25, 2023

Communication Evolution: DIPS Sets Sail Across the Coast Guard

New infrastructure to support a nimbler and versatile communication method is underway!

A 1942 photograph of German submarine U-123 attacking the steamship Cyclops. (uboatarchives.net)

Aug. 25, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard’s “Corsair Fleet” of World War II

Volunteer crews aboard a fleet of civilian sailing yachts hunted U-boats in the Atlantic.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Logan Venero, a qualified coxswain at Station Islamorada, controls the throttles of a 45-foot response boat-medium, here, March 2, 2023. Venero excels in boat driving and was recently awarded the 2021 Cdr. Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Abban)

Aug. 17, 2023

Training Center Yorktown modernizes learning through new Coxswain Core Course

New course delivers “best-in-class” training, reflecting CG’s commitment to a Total Ready Workforce

United States Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay ensures participant safety during the 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo courtesy of Kurt Lentsch)

Aug. 10, 2023

An icebreaker’s summer break on the Great Lakes

Cutter crew, auxiliarists and Academy cadets enhance skillsets and camaraderie during fair weather months.

Marine Safety Unit Chicago partnered with the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee and Illinois Department of Natural Resources this summer to develop and publish a passenger safety tool, Research Before Renting, for the public and Coast Guard boarding officers (BOs) at ports with chartered passenger vessels.

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago’s new tool aids passengers — and boarding officers

“Research Before Renting” campaign promotes more informed and safer charter practices.

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