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Shallow-Water Response Team 3 crewmembers rescued four pit bulls, 11 beagles and their owners from rising flood waters caused by Hurricane Florence in Delco, North Carolina, September 16, 2018. The Coast Guard is conducting search and rescue operations in support of state and local emergency operation centers. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Stephen Kelly)

Sept. 27, 2024

Coast Guard’s Storm Warriors fought North Carolina’s Hurricane Florence

When Florence’s path began tracking towards the East Coast, the Coast Guard was ready once again to live up to its motto.

Cabo Rojo Lighthouse seen from the front in 1895. (Library of Congress)

Sept. 20, 2024

Domingo Suarez y Rosa — Towerman of Puerto Rico

In 1898, the Spanish American War saw Puerto Rico’s sovereignty transferred from Spain to the U.S. and towermen serving in Spanish lighthouses transferring to the U.S. Lighthouse Service.

President Joe Biden greets White House Fellows Class of 2022-23 on August 29, 2023 in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Sept. 19, 2024

Applications are opening for the White House Fellows Program on Nov. 1

Join the info session on Sept. 23 to learn how you could represent the Coast Guard in the White House.

A graphic depicting the Coast Guard Core Values.

Sept. 16, 2024

Why it’s time to call out cyber harassment and bullying

Things you should know about cyber harassment and other online misconduct.

6 photos on a blue background celebrating the advancement of PO1 Jennaya Allen being replaced by her sister PO2 Gabriela Alongi.

Sept. 12, 2024

Sisters in Service

Petty Officer 1st Class Jennaya Allen and Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriela Alongi get to do something only seen a handful of times within the Coast Guard, one sibling taking over the other’s position.

Sept. 11, 2024

Coast Guard issues new Response Operations Ashore Insignia

Sector Maryland-National Capital Region ceremony marks service’s first new insignia in over 20 years.

Photograph of a Sicilian fishermen preparing to return to sea describing to Lt. Pell the challenges of fishing in Italian waters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Cmdr. Clay Pell)

Sept. 6, 2024

Celebrating the Coast Guard’s role in liberating Rome during World War II

The wartime missions demanded a rapid expansion of Coast Guard manpower. On Dec. 7, 1941, Coast Guard personnel totaled about 29,000. By June 30, 1944, the ranks had swelled to over 175,000.