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Janet Irwin and Scott Irwin receive 1st Lieutenant Frost’s Purple Heart Medal from Captain Michael Kahle of Sector St. Petersburg, which hosted the ceremony. Note the Tampa mural on the wall in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office)

Nov. 23, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Happy Thanksgiving! — The Tampa Trunk artifacts and legacy of the lost World War I cutter

Tampa’s brief, but illustrious, story is one of selfless service, valor, and ultimately human tragedy amidst the destruction of war. It was the nation’s single largest naval combat loss of World War I. Because of the Tampa Purple Heart Project, we now know more about its crew.

Graphic showcasing the new Digital On-Demand resource available to Coast Guard members who would like to expand their knowledge of various digital topics.

Nov. 22, 2023

'Digital On-Demand': A Game-Changer for Coast Guard AI Learning

Join the free MIT training tool today to gain access to Horizon’s vast library of resources.

Partners In Education and Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps logos.

Nov. 20, 2023

Partnership In Education (PIE) and JROTC: Inspiring one another

Some military careers begin in high school.

Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher McGhee reviews a scrapbook of milestones in his career in a conference room at Base Seattle, July 17, 2023. McGhee served in the health services field in the Coast Guard for over 30 years. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler.

Nov. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement

After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.

9 uniformed members and 1 civilian stand in front of a United States Coast Guard logo and pose for their photo presenting the award.

Nov. 16, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022 CG Emergency Management Award winners!

Lt. Cmdr. Griffin, of Sector Corpus Christi, and Sector Key West represent the best of emergency management and are the winners of these inaugural awards.

Requirements Intake Tool (RIT)

Nov. 15, 2023

A new way to meet your C5I needs is here!

The new Requirements Intake Tool (RIT) launched July 31.

A white background with a USCG Cyber Command office patch in the middle. Around the edge of the logo is the words, "United States Coast Guard Cyber Command" along with a subdued globe with a lightning bolt, a shield, and a key.

Nov. 14, 2023

CGCYBER celebrates Cybersecurity milestones during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

While Cybersecurity Awareness Month is over, CGCYBER reminds you to keep computer security in mind every day.

Stone masons at work building the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (Library of Congress) A close-up of the monument showing names of the Coast Guardsmen lost during World War I. Members of the Coast Guard Wives Club visit the Coast Guard Memorial after its dedication. (Library of Congress) Overhead view of the dedication ceremony for the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lest we forget — the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Part 1)

The presence of family and friends was a potent reminder of the war’s toll on the Coast Guard community and reflected the members’ shared grief, sacrifice and patriotism.

A July 1921 photo of staff at Air Station Morehead City, the Coast Guard’s first air station and crew, in front of a flying boat and hangar. Officer standing in the center is Capt. William Wishar with another officer and enlisted men posing in the hot summer sun. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 3, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Aviator #8 recounts the early days of Coast Guard flight

“I didn’t know whether he should have a court-martial for risking the plane and his life or be recommended for a medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. He retired as Rear Admiral.”

Coast Guard adjusts operations plan to mitigate 2024 workforce shortage.

Oct. 31, 2023

Coast Guard adjusts operations plan to mitigate 2024 workforce shortage

AY24 assignments will focus on positions most critical to lifesaving and national security missions.

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