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A rare photograph of Allied POWs marching in formation at Cabanatuan Prison. Crotty was remembered by fellow prisoners for his sense optimism despite his dire surroundings in the prison camp. (Courtesy of the MacArthur Memorial Library, Norfolk, Virginia)

Jan. 27, 2025

Crotty — Joint Forces hero of the Pacific War

The story of the first Coast Guard prisoner of war (POW) since the War of 1812.

Joe Rodriguez operating in the field with the Drug Interdiction Assist Team or DIAT. (Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jose Luis “Joe” Rodriguez

Hero and Hispanic American trailblazer of the Coast Guard.

The aft section of the wreck of the Selendang Ayu photographed against the backdrop of Unalaska Island. (NOAA)

Jan. 3, 2025

AST3 Aaron Bean and the Selendang Ayu disaster

Fighting adverse conditions, crews from Kodiak rescued all but six of the sailors.

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.

LST-66 (to the right) unloading tanks in July 1944, months before the epic battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippines. (Navsource.org)

Dec. 20, 2024

80th Anniversary of the Leyte liberation

The story of the Christmas liberation of the Philippines.

Keeper James Dietrich does maintenance on a fan coil unit at Station Jonesport on Dec. 11, 2024. Dietrich is part of Op Bench Strength, a pilot in District 1 that is using civilian station keepers to maintain and repair Coast Guard facilities so crews can focus on training and operating boats on the water. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by MKC Jeremiah Ward)

Dec. 17, 2024

Op Bench Strength (OBS) helps crews focus on training

How civilian station keepers are boosting Coast Guard readiness.

The transition from webTA to GovTA is delayed.

Dec. 10, 2024

Don’t delete your webTA bookmark!

The transition from webTA to GovTA is delayed.

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.

A blue image background with yellow and teal colors on the edge both running vertically across the image. In the middle of the blue in white bold print is the words "OPEN SEASON LAST CHANCE December 9, 2024."

Dec. 5, 2024

Last Chance: Healthcare Open Enrollment Season ends Dec. 9

Time is running out to review or change your coverage.

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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