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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) approaches the pier during its return to home port in Seattle on Dec. 15, 2023, following a multi-month deployment to the Arctic and circumnavigating North America. The Healy is the largest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker in the Coast Guard's fleet and provides more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space, numerous electronic sensor systems, oceanographic winches, and accommodations for up to 50 scientists. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Andresky)

Dec. 20, 2023

Cutter Healy returns home after circumnavigating the globe

“The Healy continued demonstrating the nation’s commitment to the global science community as it seeks to improve understanding of the changing Arctic, particularly in ice-covered waters difficult to reach by most research vessels.” - Capt. Michele Schallip, commanding officer of Healy.

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) en route to their homeport in North Charleston, Dec. 3, 2023, after delivery from Ingalls Shipbuilding and supporting missions throughout the Coast Guard’s Seventh and Eighth districts. Calhoun is named to honor the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Charles L. Calhoun, who was from Ocean City, Maryland. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Air Station Savannah)

Dec. 19, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun arrives to new homeport in Charleston

“Having completed the challenges of acceptance, training, and sailing one of the most technologically advanced assets in the Coast Guard, I am excited to bring cutter Calhoun to its homeport and the community of Charleston.” - Senior Chief Petty Officer Aaron Deluca, Calhoun’s command senior enlisted leader.

Photograph of Coast Guard pilot, LT John C. Vukic, also known as “Big John.”

A Coast Guard PBM-5G jet assisted take-off using JATO rockets. This image shows a sister aircraft to #84738, which flew the Swatow mission. (Coast Guard Aviation Association)

An aerial photograph of the USS Halsey Powell (DD-686) underway during the 1950s.

Dec. 15, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Rescue and sacrifice — PBM-G5 #84738’s Korean War rescue 70 years ago

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the events that transpired in the Formosa Straits – we remember the courageous Coast Guard and Navy men who perished.

The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.

Dec. 13, 2023

Eight bells and all is well!

The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.

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.