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Nine U.S. Coast Guard womens rugby players pose on a pitch in the Netherlands during a military rugby tournament.

Aug. 19, 2024

Building community, going for glory on the rugby pitch

At the Coast Guard, rugby shapes careers and changes lives.

Soaked and tired, a U.S. Life-Saving Service crew lands the rescued survivors of a shipwreck. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 16, 2024

Hero without a headstone

Forgotten Keeper Joseph Doyle and his Gold Lifesaving Medal rescues.

A blue background with white bordering. There is a circular logo with the words "United States Armed Forces Sports" around the edge of the center. It also says established 1948.

Aug. 14, 2024

Join the Coast Guard Sports Program and compete alongside elite athletes

Play with a former WNBA player and a golf champion as part of Coast Guard’s Sports Program.

A grey background with a yellow border. In the center is a yellow anchor and a grey shield. The center is the Chiefs Anchor.

Aug. 12, 2024

Coast Guard to direct slate members to Chiefs’ Academy

The new priority slating process will reduce backlog of members needing the leadership training.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Aug. 9, 2024

Strengthening Service Culture: Update on progress so far

There’s a lot happening right now. Get involved – and stay informed.

Changes this year will be more targeted, thanks to recruiting numbers going up.

Aug. 9, 2024

Coast Guard releases Force Alignment plan for AY25

Changes this year will be more targeted, thanks to recruiting numbers going up.

A picture of Sue Kerver out on the water in a yellow shirt with a fish and a net.

Aug. 9, 2024

How a former Coast Guard member found healing through passion for fly fishing

Your hobbies can become your path to better mental health.

The painting “To the Rescue” by acclaimed artist Anton Auto Fisher. (Coast Guard Heritage Art Collection)

Aug. 9, 2024

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty

Foundational principles of Coast Guard culture.

Portrait photo of Master Chief Petty Officer Matthew Buckman. Buckman has been selected as EPME's first full-time Force Master Chief due to his broad perspective on the needs and challenges faced by the workforce. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Weydert)

Aug. 8, 2024

EPME introduces full-time Force Master Chief role

Master Chief Petty Officer Matthew Buckman brings to the position a broad perspective on the needs and challenges faced by the workforce.

A photo of a fire out on the water from the perspective of a rescue boat.

Aug. 8, 2024

Recalling the Maui wildfire disaster and the Coast Guard’s coordinated response

One year has passed since the Coast Guard and Good Samaritan vessels responded to Lahaina wildfires.

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