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A black background photo with a suspicious looking person in a hoodie, ominous tones and you cant see their face because it's so dark. The words OPSEC MONTH appear in bold blue print.

Jan. 19, 2024

January is OPSEC Month

We all have responsibilities to help maintain operations security.

A grey background with a CG blue border. In the middle of the rectangular border is the words stacked in vertical fashion "Robotic Process Automation" and then four relevant logos inside of circular frames towards the bottom of the graphic.

Jan. 5, 2024

Transforming operations with robotics process automation

Saving the Coast Guard time, money, and stress.

The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.

Dec. 13, 2023

Eight bells and all is well!

The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty, and the Accountability and Transparency team review updates.

Dec. 6, 2023

Commandant sets course for Coast Guard to improve accountability, transparency

Adm. Linda Fagan directs specific actions based on the Accountability and Transparency Review report.

Dec. 4, 2023

Empowering minds, transforming communities: Recognizing excellence in PIE

The PIE Awards are an annual recognition where six awards are presented to recognize outstanding Coast Guard units and individuals.

A photo of Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Davis in uniform in front of a plain white background. The words "why I serve at sea" appear in white text at the bottom of the photo.

Nov. 30, 2023

'I 100% fell in love with being underway'— Why Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Deitrick serves at sea

"The experiences that you go through underway, the good ones and the bad ones, the day-to-day stuff that you go through together, really bring you closer together."

A family of four is posed in front of a field of pink flowers. The words National Adoption Month appear on the left side of the photo. On the right side is Health Services Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jessica Hulon, and her spouse, Amber, is posed beside her. Both Amber, and Jessica are holding one of their respective children on their knee. The kids names are Leo and Penelope.

Nov. 28, 2023

Celebrating National Adoption Month of November

The Coast Guard supports members’ efforts in adopting children.

Janet Irwin and Scott Irwin receive 1st Lieutenant Frost’s Purple Heart Medal from Captain Michael Kahle of Sector St. Petersburg, which hosted the ceremony. Note the Tampa mural on the wall in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office)

Nov. 23, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Happy Thanksgiving! — The Tampa Trunk artifacts and legacy of the lost World War I cutter

Tampa’s brief, but illustrious, story is one of selfless service, valor, and ultimately human tragedy amidst the destruction of war. It was the nation’s single largest naval combat loss of World War I. Because of the Tampa Purple Heart Project, we now know more about its crew.

Nov. 22, 2023

A Holiday Season of support

If you find yourself or a loved one having trouble this holiday season, support is always available. CG SUPRT offers a variety of services, including free and confidential supportive counseling, and is available 24/7/365.

Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher McGhee reviews a scrapbook of milestones in his career in a conference room at Base Seattle, July 17, 2023. McGhee served in the health services field in the Coast Guard for over 30 years. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler.

Nov. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement

After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.