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Direct Access Security

March 14, 2025

Security changes coming to Direct Access March 17

What members and retirees need to know.

A commemorative shovel used during a groundbreaking ceremony for pier renovations at Coast Guard Base Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 2022.Base Boston was one of last year's Customer Service Award honorees for transforming the base into an optimally supported Fast Response Cutter (FRC) homeport.

March 13, 2025

Solicitation: Help the Coast Guard celebrate its unsung heroes

Did you receive great support from someone? Nominate them for the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards before March 31.

LTJG Tom Slattery ran the NYC Marathon for the Coast Guard on Nov. 5, 2023, placing 20th. Slattery, a premiere long-distance runner and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, was recently named the 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year.

March 11, 2025

LTJG Thomas Slattery named 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year

Two-time U.S. Olympic Trials competitor - who went to ROCI - finds joy in running and the Service

In the Coast Guard’s first major seizure of marijuana, Cutter Dauntless seized Fishing Vessel Big L with 1,130 pounds of pot in March 1973. (U.S. Coast Guard)

March 7, 2025

Origins of drug interdiction

How the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless made history in the fight against drug smuggling.

Crew members from USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Florida, Mar. 6, 2025. The Valiant's crew secured the illegal drugs from six interdictions in the international waters of the Caribbean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)

March 7, 2025

Nominations for United States Interdiction Coordinator (USIC) awards due March 14

Annual award highlights exceptional achievements in drug interdiction.

U.S. Coast Guard logo.

March 5, 2025

Military members no longer reimbursed for travel or granted administrative leave to obtain an abortion

Coast Guard enforces Hyde Amendment in response to Presidential executive order, limits granting of administrative leave.

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kevin Koski and Randy Perry, participate in the 12th annual Tom's Run relay race along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell)

March 4, 2025

Tom’s Run: Not a race, but a team-building journey

Registration is now open to participate in the 27th Annual Tom's Run, which honors CWO4 Tom Brooks.

Service honors Chief Warrant Officer-select Michael Horan’s life and legacy.

March 3, 2025

Coast Guard posthumously promotes Reservist killed in the line of duty

Service honors Chief Warrant Officer-select Michael Horan’s life and legacy.

A November 1991 Haitian migrant interdiction performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Feb. 28, 2025

Making an Impact — Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s

In the early 1980s, the Coast Guard recognized increase demand, complexity of law enforcement missions, and the need for an intelligence program.

Flag designed and sewn by the late Petty Officer 3rd Class Frederick LePalm while aboard Coast Guard Cutter SPAR in 1957. The flag was donated by his children, Beverly, Gary, and Bonnie, to the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Stanley Contrades).

Feb. 27, 2025

How you can help preserve Coast Guard history

An original flag's journey back to the service shows how your artifacts can make a difference.