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In 2009, members of LEDET 409 detained suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 10, 2025

LEDETs — Over 40 years of law enforcement boarding missions

Rapid growth of illegal narcotics smuggling by sea drove the need for highly trained boarding teams.

German prisoners march out of surrendered Cherbourg under U.S. Army guard. (U.S. Navy)

Dec. 27, 2024

Quentin Walsh — D-Day planner and Cherbourg liberator

Walsh’s career spans some of the most eventful years in USCG history, including Prohibition, World War II and the post-war modernization of the service.

Lt. Matthew Fann, the Facilities Engineering Department head at Base Charleston, SC.

Dec. 26, 2024

Coast Guard Engineer of the Year Award announced

Congratulations to Lt. Matthew Fann, the 2024 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year Award recipient!

Access to Skillsoft Percipio interactive learning platform will discontinue in June 2025.

Dec. 18, 2024

Coast Guard to discontinue Skillsoft Percipio learning platform

Members should finish classes, save transcripts by June 2025.

Suicide Prevention Ribbon.

Dec. 16, 2024

Units: Stand in solidarity for suicide prevention this holiday season

Mandatory stand-down for suicide prevention, unit participation by Dec. 21.

Coast Guard Reserve logo.

Dec. 12, 2024

Reserve junior officers: Are you ready for the next selection board?

Here’s what you need to know to make the most informed decisions for your career.

Petty Officer Third Class Elizabeth Montoro poses aboard a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter (MEC) while serving as Situation Unit Leader during Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Petty Officer Third Class Elizabeth Montoro).

Dec. 11, 2024

From facility inspections to a Fulbright Scholarship

Inside the journey of Coast Guard Reservist Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth Montoro.

How Crucial Conversations training is helping Coast Guard members improve communications when stakes are high.

Dec. 9, 2024

Rx for those tough work conversations

How Crucial Conversations training is helping Coast Guard members improve communications when stakes are high.

Grimy marines return to the Arthur Middleton for rest and recovery after the Battle of Eniwetok. (National Archives)

Dec. 6, 2024

Hoyle’s Hell

Coast Guardsman masters the bloody beaches of the Pacific.

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda L. Fagan and Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Adm. Thomas G. Allan, Jr. recognize winners of the 2023 Civilian Employee of the Year (CEOY) and Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year (NAF EOY) Awards during the Fall 2024 Senior Leaders Conference at Coast Guard Headquarters, Nov. 6, 2024 (U.S. Coast Guard photo).

Dec. 5, 2024

Coast Guard announces winners of Civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year Awards

Eight employees honored for outstanding performance.

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