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April 25, 2025
Sultana Fire - A maritime disaster that helped shape the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety mission
April 27, 2025, marks the 160th anniversary of the Sultana Fire. These are excerpts taken from the article Written in Blood: Maritime disasters that shaped the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Mission.
April 18, 2025
The shipwreck that changed the Coast Guard forever
The Coast Guard continues to improve its marine safety program to this day to ensure a safe marine environment. This article originally appeared in the Coast Guard Compass in 2019.
April 15, 2025
Calling all active-duty officers to participate on a Board or Panel!
Officers interested in sitting on a board or panel can volunteer now.
April 11, 2025
Espionage Act and the origins of port security
Port security has been one of the longest-running missions of the United States Coast Guard.
April 10, 2025
Enlisted career advancement: How to prepare for boards and panels
EPM staff teamed up for an #AMA.
April 9, 2025
Electronic Service Wide Exam (eSWE) is headed your way...well, MSTs and MEs first
That’s right! The Coast Guard is modernizing the Service Wide Exam process.
Introducing the Civil Engineering Qualification Insignia
The Coast Guard recognizes excellence in shore facility engineering, construction and management with this new insignia.
April 4, 2025
Good Order and Discipline: FY24 third-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.
Celebrating 406 Day and the unsung heroes of maritime security
406 MHz beacons provide a critical safety net, ensuring our USCG personnel have the means to assist during unpredictable maritime situations.
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.
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