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NEW YORK, New York (Sept. 15)--The World Trade Center complex continues to burn, while the Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma controls vessel traffic in New York harbor September 15. USCG photo by PAC Brandon Brewer

July 3, 2025

The Long Blue Line: 9/11—A Day that changed the Coast Guard forever

The service's response to the 2001 terrorist attack demonstrated the Coast Guard's flexibility, readiness, and relevance in one of the greatest transformations in Coast Guard history.

Helping integrate platforms, sensors and communications for real-time decision making.

June 25, 2025

How new sensor technology is improving operational decisions

Project Minerva is integrating the service's platforms, sensors and communications to help operators target and interdict.

ChatGPT, other commercial apps out, NIPRGPT, CamoGPT and DHSChat in.

June 25, 2025

Coast Guard updates policy on using Generative AI tools

ChatGPT, other commercial apps out. NIPRGPT, CamoGPT and DHSChat in.

PSU 308 specializes in expeditionary port security operations — providing critical force protection to vessels, harbors, and critical infrastructure worldwide.

June 3, 2025

Best Places to Work: Port Security Unit 308

Unparalleled opportunities for mentorship, advancement, and lifelong friendships.

The Department of Defense raised the reimbursement rate for Personally Procured Moves (PPM) to 130 percent to better reflect market costs. (U.S. Transportation Command)

June 2, 2025

Reimbursement rate for Personally Procured Moves (PPM) raised to 130%

Adjustment made to better reflect market costs.

Secretary Noem’s Force Design 2028 Executive Report outlines her vision for the Coast Guard’s future.

May 21, 2025

Sec. Noem announces Force Design 2028, nominee for the next Commandant during Coast Guard Academy commencement address

FD28 calls for vast organizational changes, more people, a Service Secretary, and technological transformations.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addresses Coast Guard senior leaders, praising the service’s specialized expertise in controlling, securing and defending America’s borders and maritime approaches, including U.S. ports and waterways.

May 16, 2025

Sec. Noem: “The change I’m asking of you — Force Design 2028, our roadmap for change — is the biggest change since 1915”

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and senior Department of Defense officials discuss Coast Guard transformation with senior USCG leaders.

Department of Defense needs your input to make sure BAH rates are adequate

May 8, 2025

Military members: Check your inbox for an important Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) survey

Department of Defense needs your input to make sure BAH rates are adequate.

LTJG Bryan Holland getting ready to take part in a hackathon at Microsoft Corp.’s office in Reston, VA in September 2024. Holland worked with Microsoft as part of C5I Industry Training (C5IIT) program that lets members spend a year learning from private industry.

May 7, 2025

Cyber officers: Get real-world technical experience at private companies

Apply for the June 2026 C5I and Naval Engineering industry training programs by May 9, 2025.

Rear Adm. Christopher Bartz, the 27th Golden Coast Guard Ancient Albatross, places the Ancient Albatross ceremonial flight jacket on Rear Adm. Carola List, the 28th Golden Ancient Albatross, during a visit to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina April 24, 2025. Kitty Hawk is known as the location where the Wright Brothers had the first flight in history, but Coast Guard Life Saving Station crews where also there to help the brothers during that historic event. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Lally)

April 28, 2025

Rear Adm. Carola List receives title of Ancient Albatross

The Ancient Albatross award is presented to the longest-serving active-duty Coast Guard aviator, representing a lifetime of devotion to flight operations, rescue missions, and maritime safety.