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Rare photograph of Bear sitting in the ice while aiding another vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 4, 2025

America’s first ice ships and icebreakers

As maritime interests chased valuable resources into icebound waters and commercial shipping continued further into the winter months, the duties of the Revenue Cutter Service increased in frozen areas previously considered unsafe in wintertime.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. (www.childwelfare.gov)

April 3, 2025

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Coast Guard recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month and shares ways families can reduce stress and decrease chances for abuse.

A selection of dishes prepared by the two winners of the 2024 Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award for Culinary Specialist (CS) of the Year, Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Black and Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Dute.

April 2, 2025

Coast Guard announces Culinary Specialists of the Year

Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Black and Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Dute have won the annual Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award.

The office of Financial Readiness recognizes April as Financial Capability Month (FINCAP). During this time, everyone is encouraged to better understand any individual barriers to financial well-being so they can take action to increase their financial capability.

April 1, 2025

April is Financial Capability Month

Personal Financial Management Program reminds you of the Coast Guard’s key financial resources.

Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) law enforcement boarding team inspect a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2023. The interdiction of the SPSS yielded more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

March 28, 2025

Enforcing the Law at Sea — The Rise of Drug Smugglers

The Coast Guard has been at the forefront of countering the shifting tactics of drug smugglers.

March 27, 2025

What you need to know about the 2025 USERRA & Veteran Employment training requirements

Supervisors, HR professionals, Senior Executives, and Reserve/Guard employees must complete mandatory annual USERRA and Veteran Employment training by July 31, 2025.