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March 31, 2025

WARNING: Adversaries attempt to recruit spies in wake of federal government layoffs

CGCIS advises members to exercise care on social media, report unusual contacts.

Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) law enforcement boarding team inspect a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2023. The interdiction of the SPSS yielded more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

March 28, 2025

Enforcing the Law at Sea — The Rise of Drug Smugglers

The Coast Guard has been at the forefront of countering the shifting tactics of drug smugglers.

March 27, 2025

What you need to know about the 2025 USERRA & Veteran Employment training requirements

Supervisors, HR professionals, Senior Executives, and Reserve/Guard employees must complete mandatory annual USERRA and Veteran Employment training by July 31, 2025.

March 26, 2025

Coast Guard members show appreciation to your ombudsman today and beyond

March 26th is the Coast Guard’s Official Ombudsman Appreciation Day!

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary crew members help in a towing exercise for Coast Guard Station LA-LB, as crew members train to successfully throw a tow line their vessel from a small boat off the coast of San Pedro, California, February 20, 2025. The Coast Guard Station and Sector crew members are working towards their qualifications so that they are prepared to assist boaters in distress by towing their vessels (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B. Uranga).

March 26, 2025

There’s still time: Submit your nominations for the Auxiliary Integration Award

The deadline to submit has been extended to April 1, 2025.

On Nov. 30, 1886, Revenue Cutter Rush seized 350 pounds of opium aboard Steamship Rio De Janeiro at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. It was the first seizure of opium at sea by the U.S. Revenue Marine. (U.S. Coast Guard)

March 21, 2025

Enforcing the Law at Sea — The First 30 years

With a seizure of opium near the entrance to San Francisco Bay in November 1886, cutters of the Revenue Marine Service began a fight against maritime drug smuggling that continues to this day.