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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. 19, 2025
Erickson—Coast Guard pioneer of helicopter flight 80 years ago!
80 years ago, Coast Guard pilot LCDR Frank A. Erickson's revolutionized search and rescue.
Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) updated for 2026
While some SDP/AP pay levels decline, Coast Guard adds three new types.
USCG Surface and Aviation Capabilities: Tip of the Spear
The Coast Guard's integrated surface and aviation assets provide unmatched maritime security, rescue, and defense capabilities.
Remembering BMCS Terrell Horne—father, friend, hero, mentor, and FRC namesake
"We need selfless patriots who will make the decision every day to answer the nation’s call, to throw themselves into the breach against every manner of evil that might confront us, and will state to their fellow citizens, ‘I will be your shield, I will stand the watch.’ Terrell Horne was such a patriot.” - Adm. Bob Papp Robert J. Papp Jr. (24th Commandant).
Sept. 16, 2025
Do you qualify for FY2026 bonuses?
Next year’s bonuses even more targeted to meet recruiting, retention, and assignment needs.
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.
Sept. 12, 2025
“CG 1”—the Coast Guard’s first aircraft
Driven by the need to combat rum-running during Prohibition, the U.S. Coast Guard established its aviation program, acquiring its first aircraft, and proving the value of aerial interdiction.
Sept. 10, 2025
“I saw them hang on with one hand and break ice with the other”—the Coast Guard’s Greenland Patrol
"To the officers of the Greenland Patrol vessels: This is your command. Your first command. Your first great chance. It is hard, responsible, vital duty. War duty. Don’t fail your country or your ship or me." RDML Edward Smith (USCG), Commander Task Force 24.8 (“Greenland Patrol”), 1944
Sept. 9, 2025
Connectedness saves lives: Every Coast Guard man and woman, every day
Here are steps YOU can take to increase connectedness during Suicide Prevention Month.
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