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A Coast Guard cutter encounters heavy seas while steaming to its Pacific Ocean Station duty. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 23, 2026

Korea—Coast Guard’s “forgotten war” 75 years ago

While considered by some historians as the "forgotten war," the Korean War made a permanent mark on the Coast Guard.

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)

Jan. 23, 2026

Your 2025 New Year’s cutter logs!

Bravo Zulu to the winners of this year’s contest. 

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Jan. 22, 2026

AY26 PCS season expanded

The PCS season is being expanded to support America 250 and World Cup operations.

(Left Image) Elmer Stone (standing left) posing with other officers and mascot of Cutter Onondaga. (U.S. Coast Guard). (Right Image) Cadet Elmer Stone (standing right) posing with other cadets on board a revenue cutter. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 21, 2026

Elmer Stone—Coast Guard Aviator #1 set the world record over 100 years ago!

During his Coast Guard career, Elmer Fowler Stone served his country selflessly for over 25 years

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Jan. 15, 2026

Calling all inspirational leadership award nominations!

 Awards season is here! Time to recognize the leaders who inspire you by making sure your command puts their name in the ring.

Coast Guard Academy cadets toss a seabag while disembarking the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in Rockland, Maine, Aug. 3, 2024. The Eagle serves as a classroom at sea, giving all officers a foundation in seamanship and life underway. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

Jan. 13, 2026

Coast Guard pilot program to issue mobile devices to every active-duty member

Digital Seabag Initiative issues iPhones and iPads to five Boat Forces.

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Jan. 13, 2026

Retirees: don’t miss the Combat-Related Special Compensation tax benefit!

How to know if you’re eligible – and how to apply.

Engraving of Revenue Cutter Corwin trapped in ice floes in June 1880 off Cape Romanzof in the Bering Sea. [Report of the Cruise of the U.S. Revenue-Steamer Corwin in the Arctic Ocean (Washington, DC: GPO, 1880)

Jan. 9, 2026

Hooper— Arctic pioneer and founder of the Bering Sea Patrol—a son’s remembrance

Chronicling the remarkable journey of CAPT Calvin Leighton Hooper.

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!

Artwork created by Linda Cheek.

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.

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