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Two Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, hover over the water while conducting training.

Sept. 19, 2025

USCG Surface and Aviation Capabilities: Tip of the Spear

The Coast Guard's integrated surface and aviation assets provide unmatched maritime security, rescue, and defense capabilities.

Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point aircrews conduct flight formations in the soon to be retired HC-130H Hercules airplane. The HC-130H model has been assigned to the unit since 1959 and is being replaced by the HC-130J model. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Scott Handlin)

Sept. 17, 2025

Coast Guard Awards $68 Million Contract for New HC-130J Hangars at Air Station Barbers Point

The Coast Guard awarded a $68.8 million contract to build new hangars at Air Station Barbers Point.

Sept. 17, 2025

Coast Guard invests $50M to revamp Merchant Mariner Credentialing system

The Coast Guard is modernizing its Mariner Credentialing Program to improve efficiency and support the maritime industry.

Sept. 16, 2025

Do you qualify for FY2026 bonuses?

Next year’s bonuses even more targeted to meet recruiting, retention, and assignment needs.

Distinguished Coast Guard pilot Charles Thrun standing on an OL-5 float in an early aviator suit. Notice the landing gear folded into the float behind him. (Smithsonian Institution)

Sept. 12, 2025

“CG 1”—the Coast Guard’s first aircraft

Driven by the need to combat rum-running during Prohibition, the U.S. Coast Guard established its aviation program, acquiring its first aircraft, and proving the value of aerial interdiction.

Painting of the Escanaba’s nighttime Dorchester rescue effort painted by Robert Lavin. (Coast Guard Collection)

Sept. 10, 2025

“I saw them hang on with one hand and break ice with the other”—the Coast Guard’s Greenland Patrol

"To the officers of the Greenland Patrol vessels: This is your command. Your first command. Your first great chance. It is hard, responsible, vital duty. War duty. Don’t fail your country or your ship or me." RDML Edward Smith (USCG), Commander Task Force 24.8 (“Greenland Patrol”), 1944