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A black background and a globe setting the scene in space, there are satelites, planes, information flows, and arrows all showcasing how a distress call would originate, how it gets to the MCC, and then how it gets routed out to SAR teams to find the asset or personnel.

Nov. 1, 2024

Evolution of SAR

Search and rescue is a basic principle: someone is in distress and the Coast Guard answers the call, and that bias for action is an innate quality in the service’s long line of rescuers.

The Coast Guard established its first two reserve cyber units at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on October 18, 2024. From left to right: Vice Commandant, Adm. Kevin Lunday, Rear Admiral Jason Tama, Capt. Ronzelle L. Green, Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Reserve Unit (CGRU) U.S. Cyber Command, Lt. Cmdr. Nathaniel Toll, Commanding Officer 1941 CPT, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew E. McGarity, USCG BNCR Chaplain.

Oct. 31, 2024

Coast Guard stands up first reserve cyber units to handle expanding mission and threats

Reserve Cyber Unit and Cyber Protection Team will assist Coast Guard and U.S. Cyber Command.

AMM1 Gus Jablonski standing with the Gander Express after receiving his Silver Medal of the Order of Leopold II from Belgium. (Courtesy of the Jablonski Family)

Oct. 18, 2024

Chief Gus Jablonski — enlisted pioneer of helicopter flight

As one of the first Coast Guard helicopter mechanics, Jablonski helped lay the groundwork for helicopter maintenance procedures.

An aerial view of Storis breaking ice in Prudhoe Bay for tugs and barges delivering equipment and supplies to build the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 11, 2024

CGC Storis — “Galloping Ghost of the Alaskan Coast”

Storis recorded many firsts and set records, including some that have endured to this day.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor DeHoratiis (U.S. Department of Defense Photo)

Oct. 10, 2024

Coast Guard member on White House detail recognized by Department of Defense

Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor DeHoratiis discusses life in the Situation Room and her love of the Coast Guard.

Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Oct. 8, 2024

Meet the Coast Guard’s new Special Trial Counsels

Join us for a virtual tour of their practice courtroom in Charleston, S.C.

The logo for the GI Bill benefit afforded to all active-duty military who serve a term of adequate length or under specific conditions.

Oct. 8, 2024

Start early if you want to transfer education benefits to your dependents

Coast Guard reminds members about Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) requirements.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard’s Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Historic new office improves accountability, trust in adjudication process.

Official service photograph of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles L. Calhoun in his dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard) The newly commissioned National Security Cutter, Charles Calhoun, steams up the Cooper River to its new homeport at Coast Guard Base Charleston. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 4, 2024

MCPOCG #1 Charles Calhoun — leader, mentor, trailblazer and NSC namesake

Calhoun's philosophy was, “You should have important goals in your life and make every effort possible to obtain those goals. Set your goals high. Believe in being the best in everything you want to accomplish.” 

The Military to Mariner Community Marketplace is a part of the Coast Guard mentoring platform

Oct. 4, 2024

Military to Mariner (M2M) now connects you to credentialed members as mentors

The Military to Mariner Community Marketplace is a part of the Coast Guard mentoring platform