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Coast Guard watchstanders using Rescue 21 to work a case. (U.S. Coast Guard) Hull of the Morning Dew after the accident during recovery operations. (National Transportation Safety Board)

Dec. 8, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The loss of Morning Dew and genesis of Rescue 21

By harnessing state-of-the-market technology, Rescue 21 enables the Coast Guard to execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and efficiency.

Two photos split down the middle, on the left is a special needs child with painted hands smiling and looking at the camera. On the right are three children engaged in planting some small plants. At the bottom the bold red text reads "Give Happy" and there is a logo at the bottom right along side the term "CFC"

Dec. 4, 2023

Take part in the Season of Giving

The Combined Federal Campaign is running through Jan. 15.

An image with a Coast Guard Partnership In Education logo on the top half, on the bottom half is 4 photos of equal size showcasing various events where PIE was present.

Dec. 4, 2023

Empowering minds, transforming communities: Recognizing excellence in PIE

The PIE Awards are an annual recognition where six awards are presented to recognize outstanding Coast Guard units and individuals.

A photo of Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Davis in uniform in front of a plain white background. The words "why I serve at sea" appear in white text at the bottom of the photo.

Nov. 30, 2023

'I 100% fell in love with being underway'— Why Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Deitrick serves at sea

"The experiences that you go through underway, the good ones and the bad ones, the day-to-day stuff that you go through together, really bring you closer together."

A family of four is posed in front of a field of pink flowers. The words National Adoption Month appear on the left side of the photo. On the right side is Health Services Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jessica Hulon, and her spouse, Amber, is posed beside her. Both Amber, and Jessica are holding one of their respective children on their knee. The kids names are Leo and Penelope.

Nov. 28, 2023

Celebrating National Adoption Month of November

The Coast Guard supports members’ efforts in adopting children.

Janet Irwin and Scott Irwin receive 1st Lieutenant Frost’s Purple Heart Medal from Captain Michael Kahle of Sector St. Petersburg, which hosted the ceremony. Note the Tampa mural on the wall in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office)

Nov. 23, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Happy Thanksgiving! — The Tampa Trunk artifacts and legacy of the lost World War I cutter

Tampa’s brief, but illustrious, story is one of selfless service, valor, and ultimately human tragedy amidst the destruction of war. It was the nation’s single largest naval combat loss of World War I. Because of the Tampa Purple Heart Project, we now know more about its crew.

Holiday Support graphic

Nov. 22, 2023

A Holiday Season of support

If you find yourself or a loved one having trouble this holiday season, support is always available. CG SUPRT offers a variety of services, including free and confidential supportive counseling, and is available 24/7/365.

Partners In Education and Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps logos.

Nov. 20, 2023

Partnership In Education (PIE) and JROTC: Inspiring one another

Some military careers begin in high school.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign leaning against a building after hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005.

Nov. 17, 2023

Journey of a Coast Guard Museum Artifact: The Sign

The transformation of the Air Station New Orleans sign from a functional marker to a rallying relic.

Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher McGhee reviews a scrapbook of milestones in his career in a conference room at Base Seattle, July 17, 2023. McGhee served in the health services field in the Coast Guard for over 30 years. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler.

Nov. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement

After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.