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June 8, 2026

Taking a look at the new training center in Birmingham, Alabama

As the Coast Guard stands up a new training center in the heart of Alabama, here is your first look at what Birmingham has to offer.

May 15, 2026

Don’t wait until June to sign up for summer camp or childcare!

Request childcare and school-age before/after care at new duty station at least 3 months before your arrival date.

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May 14, 2026

New in-person SAPRR Bystander Intervention Training (BIT) requirements

The Coast Guard is rolling out an updated SAPRR Bystander Intervention Training (BIT) program—and here’s what you need to know.

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May 13, 2026

Coast Guard adds Psilocin to drug testing panel, prohibits all Kratom use

Effective immediately, all military members are subject to testing for Psilocin (the psychoactive agent in "magic mushrooms") and are prohibited from using the herbal supplement Kratom in any form.

The first group of Coast Guard members graduated from the Navy Robotics Warfare School at Carnegie Mellon University, which will serve as the initial A-School for the new Robotics Mission Specialist (RMS) rate in Sept. 2025.

Dec. 9, 2025

What you need to know about the new Robotics Mission Specialist (RMS) rating

The new Robotics Mission Specialist rating will allow specialists to focus exclusively on rapidly evolving technologies.

Two men are rescued by the USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) crew, June 12, 2025 from a life raft after their 57-foot sport fisher vessel, Turn Me Loose, sank 34 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The father and son activated their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), which allowed rescue crews to pinpoint their location and safely recover them. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Adam Warren)

Sept. 30, 2025

Coast Guard takes charge of the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) program

Service replaces National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in overseeing network that detects distress signals.

Vice Commandant Adm. Thomas Allan presents Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Major the U.S.Navy Aerial Pilot (AVP) insignia at the Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Exposition held at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on August 26, 2025.

Sept. 24, 2025

First Coast Guard aerial vehicle pilot gets his wings

Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Major awarded U.S. Navy Aerial Pilot (AVP) insignia at the RAS Exposition.

Sept. 15, 2025

A Message from Acting Vice Commandant on Reinforcing Coast Guard Core Values in Online Interactions

A message from Acting Vice Commandant on reinforcing Coast Guard Core Values in online interactions.

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (RAS PEO) will focus on integrating uncrewed systems (UxS) across all 11 of its statutory missions.

Aug. 25, 2025

Coast Guard accelerating use of unmanned systems

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (RAS PEO) also developing new Robotics Mission rating

An HH65C model helicopter from Air Station Atlantic City flys low over the Atlantic Ocean. The newly re-engined helicopters are part of the Coast Guard's Deepwater program. Photo by PA2 John Edwards.

July 3, 2025

Coast Guard renames operational districts

Districts will more accurately reflect the regions they serve.

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