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A black background and a globe setting the scene in space, there are satelites, planes, information flows, and arrows all showcasing how a distress call would originate, how it gets to the MCC, and then how it gets routed out to SAR teams to find the asset or personnel.

Nov. 1, 2024

Evolution of SAR

Search and rescue is a basic principle: someone is in distress and the Coast Guard answers the call, and that bias for action is an innate quality in the service’s long line of rescuers.

Oct. 17, 2024

Join the Coast Guard Golf Team for the 2025 Armed Forces Championship

The Service Qualifier will be held Feb. 19-24, 2025, to select six men and four women to represent the Coast Guard.

Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Oct. 8, 2024

Meet the Coast Guard’s new Special Trial Counsels

Join us for a virtual tour of their practice courtroom in Charleston, S.C.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard’s Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Historic new office improves accountability, trust in adjudication process.

By wearing a purple domestic violence ribbon every October, you join countless citizens across the country in raising awareness to end this form of abuse once and for all.

Oct. 7, 2024

No matter your relationship status, understanding the dynamics of healthy relationships is important

Throughout October, the Coast Guard is promoting awareness and prevention during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Oct. 4, 2024

Do your part by NOT taking this new Coast Guard survey

Join the Ask Me Anything on Oct. 9 to learn how you can influence the First Unit Arrival Survey without even taking it!

Official service photograph of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles L. Calhoun in his dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard)
The newly commissioned National Security Cutter, Charles Calhoun, steams up the Cooper River to its new homeport at Coast Guard Base Charleston. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 4, 2024

MCPOCG #1 Charles Calhoun — leader, mentor, trailblazer and NSC namesake

Calhoun's philosophy was, “You should have important goals in your life and make every effort possible to obtain those goals. Set your goals high. Believe in being the best in everything you want to accomplish.”