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The Long Blue Line

July 25, 2025

From local enforcer to global responder—235 years of Coast Guard transformation!

From Alexander Hamilton's fleet of ten sailing ships to a global maritime fighting force, the U.S. Coast Guard has had a remarkable 235-year journey as the nation's maritime first responder.

Best Places to Work: Training Center Cape May

July 23, 2025

Best Places to Work: Training Center Cape May

A rewarding mission and beautiful beaches make Cape May a great place to be.

FY24 fourth-quarter report.

July 22, 2025

Good Order and Discipline: FY24 fourth-quarter report

Leaders throughout the Coast Guard are encouraged to share this message with their units and talk about the importance of adhering to the Coast Guard’s core values.

This graphic shows the date of Force Design 2028 town halls - July 28, July 30, Aug. 26, and Sept. 2.

July 22, 2025

All Hands: Force Design 2028 Town Halls

Mr. Sean Plankey and Acting Commandant Kevin Lunday will host four Force Design 2028 Town Halls starting July 28; submit your questions by July 24.

U.S. Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management & Disaster Response logo.

July 21, 2025

Build your expertise with an Emergency Management Certification

Applications are open to active duty, reserve, auxiliary, civilian members, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel.

Painting of the Revenue Cutter Snohomish rescuing the lumber steamer Nika in 1923 off the Washington Coast. (U.S. Coast Guard Collection)

July 18, 2025

Lost at Sea—The origins of our SAR mission

In 1915, Congress passed “An Act to Create the Coast Guard,” which merged the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and U.S. Life-Saving Service, combining the federal government’s two agencies responsible for maritime safety into one modern agency tasked with protecting lives and property on shore and at sea.

Today’s 24/7 global operations demand faster decisions, better technology, and support designed to meet your needs.

July 17, 2025

Change to Surface Use of Force (SUF) rules

San Diego crew uses new authority to quickly halt human smuggler in high-speed pursuit.

U.S. Coast Guard logo.

July 16, 2025

Coast Guard introduces new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider for civilian employees

CG SUPRT contract to end August 25.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem traveled to Corpus Christi on Friday to honor the crew’s courage and dedication. For his “actions, skill and heroism,” Ruskan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Hopper received the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his “exceptional aeronautical skill and heroism.” Ogujiofor and Reeves were awarded the Air Medal in recognition of their “actions and aeronautical skill.”

July 12, 2025

Coast Guard Rescue 6553’s Heroic Efforts During Texas Flash Flooding

Coast Guard members received national recognition for courage and dedication.

An April 2010 photograph of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oilrig after the explosion that set it on fire and caused its record-breaking oil spill. (U.S. Coast Guard)

July 11, 2025

National Strike Force—The Coast Guard’s global responder for over 50 years!

"Crisis Leaders and Responders: any time, any place, any hazard." - National Strike Force Vision Statement

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