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Crewmembers onboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk participate in a group workout while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 4, 2022. While on deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, the Crew of the Mohawk focus on personal physical readiness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Fontenette)

Jan. 8, 2026

Coast Guard launches CG Physical Readiness Program (PRP) to boost strength and readiness

Get ready for the first Physical Fitness Test in 2026!

Jan. 7, 2026

Coast Guard’s International Ice Patrol—finding icebergs for over 100 years!

100 years of history navigating the North Atlantic's icy waters.

Santa and his elves visit Old Harbor, Alaska, with an air crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and give presents to the children as part of the Santa to the Villages program, Dec. 8, 2023.

Dec. 23, 2025

Your Coast Guard watch and reading list for the holidays!

Cozy up this season with great movies, tv shows, and books on the Nation’s First Responders.

Dec. 18, 2025

Coast Guard members to receive Devotion to Duty payment for outstanding service

One-time payment recognizes workforce’s dedication through a year of transformation

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.

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.

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.

Nov. 19, 2025

Good Order and Discipline: FY25 first-quarter report

Leaders throughout the Coast Guard are encouraged to share this message with their units and talk about the importance of adhering to the Coast Guard’s core values.

Oct. 2, 2025

Where can I find info during the 2025 funding lapse?

Here's how the Coast Guard workforce and their families can stay up to date.