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The 2013 Cyber Protection Team (CPT) took part in training designed to simulate real-world port attacks at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington in April 2025. The exercise utilized the newly developed maritime platform, part of the Control Environment Laboratory Resource (CELR) offered by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). 2013 CPT members are: CMS1 Connor Menden, Mr. Frank Constantelos, LT Ievgen Stepanchuk (CG-791), CMS1 Cody Ralph, CMSC David Kinnamont, CMS2 Katlin Cilley, ENS Harold Scott, ET1 Dylan Slentz.

June 11, 2025

How Coast Guard cyber protection teams train for real-world port attacks

New maritime laboratory resource in Washington simulates actual threats.

Members involuntarily or voluntarily separated solely due to refusal to get COVID vaccine qualify if willing to serve a minimum of four years.

June 9, 2025

Process to reinstate servicemembers discharged due to COVID-19 vaccination mandate announced

Members involuntarily or voluntarily separated solely due to refusal to get COVID vaccine qualify if willing to serve a minimum of four years.

The fog of war on D-Day as Allied landing craft put ashore troops on the Normandy beaches. (U.S. Coast Guard)

June 6, 2025

Eddy Priestly and D-Day’s Saviors

Over the course of the Normandy invasion, Flotilla One’s cutters saved 1,438 men.

Lt. Cmdr. Ben Yahle speaks with his children while underway using new cutter connectivity technology. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo)

May 29, 2025

Cutter connectivity is faster than ever before

New satellites are “game-changing” for cutter crews worldwide.

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance’s annual Invitational Golf Tournament is open to all active duty, reserve, auxiliary, retired and civilian personnel of the Coast Guard, as well as family and friends.

May 28, 2025

Compete in CGMA’s golf tournament, raise money for Coast Guard families 

The annual Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Golf Tournament to be held Nov. 12 – 15. Early bird registration is now open!

USCGC Naushon (WPB 1311) conducts a familiarization patrol in Glacier Bay, Alaska, Oct. 21, 2008. Patrols like this one demonstrate the Coast Guard's dedication to ports, waterways and coastal security, regardless of the wind, water or seas. This photo won second place in the 2009 Coast Guard Photo Contest. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Wright)

May 16, 2025

Honoring the legacy of the Island-Class patrol boats

The last of the Service's 110-foot Island-Class Patrol Boats, the CGC Liberty, CGC Mustang and CGC Naushon, were decommissioned May 14, 2025. This is their legacy.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addresses Coast Guard senior leaders, praising the service’s specialized expertise in controlling, securing and defending America’s borders and maritime approaches, including U.S. ports and waterways.

May 16, 2025

Sec. Noem: “The change I’m asking of you — Force Design 2028, our roadmap for change — is the biggest change since 1915”

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and senior Department of Defense officials discuss Coast Guard transformation with senior USCG leaders.

US Coast Guard Art Program 2013 Collection, "Roger, safety check affirmative," by Robert Semler.

May 16, 2025

Six ways to stay safe on the water this summer

Coast Guard offers guidance during National Safe Boating Week.

Check out a new series of short videos from Gold Badges and RFMCs to stay in-the-know!

May 15, 2025

New! Senior enlisted members launch the “Badge Bulletin” video series

Check out a new series of short videos from Gold Badges and RFMCs to stay in-the-know!

Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), from May 12 through Sept. 19.

May 13, 2025

The PCS Assist Team is back!

The Permanent Change of Station Assist Team is ready to help members with their most challenging moving problems. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, May 12 - Sept. 19.

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