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June 3, 2022

The Long Blue Line: D-Day, 1944—MoMM2 Swierc and the heroic saviors of CG-16

The night of the invasion was unbelievable. There was a continuous flash of light in the sky and we could hear the bombs. It was nonstop fire. - Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Mike SwiercNearly 80 years have passed since Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Michael J. Swierc served on the Coast Guard Cutter CG-16 off Utah Beach during the

Coast Guard spouses, Petty Officer First Class Chelsea Rasmussen and Joshua Rasmussen, a retired chief petty officer, participate in the Shamrock race in Virginia Beach, Va., with their Angel Rider and friend, Anastasia Wartmann, April 9, 2018. (Official race photo)

June 2, 2022

Coast Guard members run across the nation with Ainsley Angels events

Giving back looks and feels different to everyone. For some, it is helping other to run with a purpose.

The Office of Leadership is proud to present the Inspirational Leadership Awards. These annual awards recognize Coast Guard personnel who best exemplify the Coast Guard's Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

May 31, 2022

Coast Guard Announces 2022 Inspirational Leadership Award Winners

Commandant Karl L. Schultz has announced eight winners.

Official Coast Guard photograph of Seaman First Class Fletcher Burton in dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard)

May 30, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Seaman First Class Fletch Burton—he went in harm’s way so others might live free

Memorial Day we remember those who gave all.

Commissaryman Robert Manges in his dress blues on leave from the Coast Guard. (Courtesy of Robert Manges)

May 27, 2022

The Long Blue Line: World War II Chief Commissaryman Robert Manges—100-years strong!

Celebrating a 100-year-old Coast Guard veteran

The Coast Guard Academy honored five retired academic and professional faculty members who are now professors emeriti, April 22, 2022. Professor Emeritus members have made significant contributions to the Academy and are frequently sought for their advice and counsel as well as maintaining a professional affiliation with the institution. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

May 27, 2022

Coast Guard Academy honors longtime former professors

Honoring Academy instructors

The Coast Guard Cutter Decisive is moored at the Coast Guard Yard March 14, 2022. The Decisive spent seven days in dry dock at the Coast Guard Yard prior to getting underway and back to work. Coast Guard photo by Kristen Soper, Coast Guard Yard communications director.

May 19, 2022

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard Cutter Decisive completes dry dock, back to work, and more

Coast Guard Cutter Decisive completes dry dock, back to work; Coast Guard assists 2 aboard vessels taking on water; Coast Guard rescues 18-year-old from flooded vessel; Coast Guard repatriates 207 people to Haiti; and Coast Guard repatriates 75 people to Cuba.