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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.
Aug. 7, 2023
The Long Blue Line: The Ironwood—wartime ATON in Vietnam
"Back then it was less expensive to repair a ship in Japan than in a U.S. shipyard."
Aug. 3, 2023
Body composition screening requirements for October 2023, April 2024 semiannual screening updated for some commands during beta test
Members of identified operational units can choose to enter Boatcrew Physical Fitness Test instead of Body Composition Screening.
Aug. 2, 2023
“An experience you’re not gonna get anywhere else.” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Yoder serves at sea
I wanted a little direction and opportunity for adventure, so we drove 4 1/2 hours from Wyoming to the nearest recruiter — and here I am.
Aug. 1, 2023
Changing the way we do business
Unmanned aircraft systems offer increased capabilities and reduced risks to crews.
Announcing the annual Coast Guard Emergency Manager and Unit of the Year awards
New awards will recognize emergency managers “embracing the challenges of a dynamic crisis landscape."
July 17, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard helps rescue U.S. submarine Squalus over 80 years ago!
Trapped and tragically drowned in the flooded after compartments were 24 officers and sailors plus two civilian technicians. This left 32 officers and sailors and one civilian technician alive in the unflooded forward compartments.
July 6, 2023
CG to reopen six pharmacies, expand access
Over 35% increase in the number of open pharmacies expands care options.
June 30, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Cutter Algonquin’s role in the World’s First Aerial Circumnavigation 100 years ago!
It was the first attempt to circumnavigate the globe, and the world was watching through newspaper accounts.
June 23, 2023
The Long Blue Line: 80 years ago — Escanaba saves hundreds of lives and then perishes
The ship saved about 150 men who were cast into a very cold sea. Most of the men were helpless due to the cold, their hands and feet were frozen, many were unconscious, and only one group were in a boat.