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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.

Ombudsman logo.

Jan. 14, 2025

Ombudsmen are now recognized as official members of their command’s leadership team

The change in status comes from an update to the Ombudsman Program Instruction.

In 2009, members of LEDET 409 detained suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 10, 2025

LEDETs — Over 40 years of law enforcement boarding missions

Rapid growth of illegal narcotics smuggling by sea drove the need for highly trained boarding teams.

CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

Jan. 6, 2025

The rumor is true... just not yet

Yes, CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

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.

Lt. Matthew Fann, the Facilities Engineering Department head at Base Charleston, SC.

Dec. 26, 2024

Coast Guard Engineer of the Year Award announced

Congratulations to Lt. Matthew Fann, the 2024 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year Award recipient!

The future Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Storis, the Service’s newest icebreaker, near Tampa, FL on December 10, 2024. The Coast Guard purchased the M/V Aiviq in November 2024 to bolster U.S. presence in the Arctic. The vessel will be renamed CGC Storis (WAGB 21) upon commissioning.

Dec. 23, 2024

Coast Guard adds first polar icebreaker to its fleet in 25 years

Newly acquired commercial icebreaker, future Coast Guard Cutter Storis, will bolster Arctic presence.

Access to Skillsoft Percipio interactive learning platform will discontinue in June 2025.

Dec. 18, 2024

Coast Guard to discontinue Skillsoft Percipio learning platform

Members should finish classes, save transcripts by June 2025.

Suicide Prevention Ribbon.

Dec. 16, 2024

Units: Stand in solidarity for suicide prevention this holiday season

Mandatory stand-down for suicide prevention, unit participation by Dec. 21.