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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.

Painting showing Cutter Bear rescuing shipwrecked whalers. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 2, 2026

Arctic Cutter Bear—A symbol for all the Service represents!

The first to ship to deliver reindeer to Alaska, first to journey into the Arctic in winter, and first to chart parts of the Bering Sea are just a few of the achievements that make Coast Guard Cutter Bear a key piece of Coast Guard history.

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.

A colorful commemorative painting of the expedition by artist Dean Ellis. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 19, 2025

Northwest Passage—Coast Guardsmen the first Americans to break the ice!

After centuries of failed attempts that saw many explorers vanish, it was a trio of U.S. Coast Guard cutters that finally conquered the long-sought Northwest Passage.

USCG Emblem

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 Maritime Nuclear Policy Division will serve as the Coast Guard’s central contact to develop and implement policies governing the safe and secure integration of nuclear technology into the Marine Transportation System.

Dec. 12, 2025

Coast Guard establishes Maritime Nuclear Policy Division

The new division will play a critical role to foster innovation and ensure the responsible development of advanced nuclear technologies within the maritime sector.

Left, LCDR Smith posing with noted Arctic explorer Lincoln Ellsworth in front of the Graf Zeppelin. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) Right, Official service photograph of LCDR Edward “Iceberg” Smith taken before the historic 1931 Graf Zeppelin Arctic expedition. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 10, 2025

The Long Blue Line: Iceberg Smith and the 1931 Graf Zeppelin Arctic Expedition

LCDR Edward “Iceberg” Smith's work during the 1931 Graf Zeppelin Arctic Expedition was a key influence in the modernization of iceberg surveillance.

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