NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) conducts on-ice research in the Arctic Ocean, Oct. 1, 2025. Coast Guard operations in the Arctic are critical to expanding our understanding of the Arctic operating environment for advancing national security objectives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)

Dec. 22, 2025

Submit your New Year’s cutter logs!

Your chance to honor a classic Coast Guard tradition.

Shown is part of a panoramic photograph of Nome, with the small white Nome Boat Station located in the center. Note the proximity of the boathouse to the open beach and the degree of exposure to high seas. (Library of Congress)

Dec. 17, 2025

Station Nome—saving lives near the Arctic Circle!

Of all the lifesaving stations in Coast Guard history, by far the most remote station was located at Nome, Alaska.

Recent photograph of a Coast Guard C-130 Hercules carrying out the aerial International Ice Patrol mission. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 5, 2025

150 years of Arctic operations and the Polar Security Cutter

For over 150 years, the Coast Guard and its ancestor agencies have played a major role in that Arctic region.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto and Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman participate in the ICE Pact signing ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. on Nov. 18, 2025. Photo by: Tia Dufour, DHS

Nov. 25, 2025

DHS Secretary reaffirms commitment to Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact

On the first anniversary of the ICE Pact, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced plan to help rebuild American shipbuilding workforce.

LTJG Tom Slattery ran the NYC Marathon for the Coast Guard on Nov. 5, 2023, placing 20th. Slattery, a premiere long-distance runner and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, was recently named the 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year.

Nov. 25, 2025

Coast Guard solicits nominations for 2025 Elite Male and Female Athletes of the Year

Nominations due by January 23, 2026.

A logo for the Armed Forces Sports.

Nov. 19, 2025

Go for gold and join Armed Forces Sports

How Coast Guard athletes thrive on and off the field.

USCG Emblem

Oct. 30, 2025

Continuing Furlough Notice: Beyond 30 Days

Due to the continued funding lapse, USCG is issuing a second shutdown furlough notice. This second shutdown furlough applies to all employees who are currently in a furlough status. It does not apply to employees who did not previously receive a furlough notice, including excepted employees and exempt employees. 

One of Chatham Air Station’s HS-1 flying boats dropping its payload of two wing-mounted bombs. (Courtesy of the National Archives)

Sept. 26, 2025

The Long Blue Line: Phil Eaton—Coast Guard’s Winged Warrior of World War I

Rear Admiral Philip Eaton was one of thousands of Coast Guard aviators who have made their mark as members of the service’s long blue line.

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

Sept. 26, 2025

Coast Guard to invest $350 million in robotics and autonomous systems

The SR-UAS will support operations including infrastructure inspections, environmental observation, pollution response, post-storm surveys, ice surveys and communications.

Two Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, hover over the water while conducting training.

Sept. 19, 2025

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.

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