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Painting of the Civil War revenue cutter Morris titled “Inspection of a Merchant Ship,” by Gil Cohen, depicts a boat howitzer ready for use on the ship’s bow. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 26, 2024

Sentinels of the past — the Coast Guard’s Civil War Boat Howitzers from the Revenue Cutter Service

Written by retired Gunner CWO Steven Wilson, this essay provides the history of two Coast Guard Civil War artifacts: Boat Howitzers #245 and #246.

In-between icebreaking missions, the crew of the Katmai Bay engaged in ice rescue training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Michael Overstreet)

April 25, 2024

Best places to work: Underway with the Katmai Bay

Is your unit the best place to work?

Blue background with white text stating "FY 2023 Annual Safety Report" and three triangles towards the bottom of the rectangle that shows various hazard signs.

April 23, 2024

Celebrating a decade of safety

The assistant commandant for Health, Safety and Work-Life recently released the Annual Safety Report.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jennifer Brown and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Peers were awarded golden keyboards on April 11, 2024, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, for the winning apps they created for the Power Platform Science Fair. Standing from left to right, Brian Campo, Acting Chief Information Officer of CG-6, Rear Adm. Russell Dash, Brown, Peers, Rear Adm. Chad Jacoby.

April 23, 2024

Congratulations to our award-winning Deck Plate Developers

Four Coast Guard members recognized for developing apps that make work more efficient.

A graphic encouraging members to share their story about how they got into public service.

April 22, 2024

Tell DHS why you picked a career in public service!

Let DHS know why you serve. Public Service Recognition week starts the first week of May.

Coast Guard Core Values

April 19, 2024

30 Years of Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty

April 19, 2024, marks the 30-year anniversary of the unveiling of the Coast Guard core values.

Company commanders present the senior recruit company with their Coast Guard Emblem at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., July 29, 2013. The presentation of the Emblem signifies another step in the recruits' progress to earning the title "Coast Guardsman." (Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska)

April 19, 2024

Coast Guard starts a Delayed Decision Program for initial enlistments

Many high school seniors have a paid, part-time job. Why not have that job be with the Coast Guard?!

Posed photograph early in the war of Joseph Gerczak in his dress blues uniform. (Courtesy of the Gerczak family) Photo showing LST-66’s bow doors open to debark troops to the beach. (Navsource.org)

April 19, 2024

Joe Gerczak’s service and sacrifice from Philly to New Guinea

LST-66 ended the war as the most-decorated LST serving in the Coast Guard.

A graphic empowering readers to engage with the Financial Capability Month information.

April 18, 2024

Let’s focus on personal finances

National Financial Capability month reminds us to invest in ourselves.

A graphic for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, with a blue ribbon.

April 17, 2024

How being a trusted adult can change a child’s life

Tips for child abuse prevention during Child Abuse Prevention Month.