May 25, 2026

The Long Blue Line: The Tampa—a legacy of courage!

The history of the sinking of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa

May 20, 2026

Celebrating Coast Guard EMS practitioners during National EMS Week

National EMS Week is May 17–23.

May 18, 2026

New guidance released for the Chief Petty Officer cutlass

On the birthday of the Coast Guard Chiefs, the Coast Guard announces the manner of wear for the CPO cutlass.

May 18, 2026

Make sure you’re safe on the water

Six tips for National Safe Boating Week 2026!

May 15, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Atlantic Area—235 years of history!

The history of Coast Guard Atlantic Area and how it grew though the centuries.

May 15, 2026

Don’t wait until June to sign up for summer camp or childcare!

Request childcare and school-age before/after care at new duty station at least 3 months before your arrival date.

May 14, 2026

New in-person SAPRR Bystander Intervention Training (BIT) requirements

The Coast Guard is rolling out an updated SAPRR Bystander Intervention Training (BIT) program—and here’s what you need to know.

May 14, 2026

Forging responders in the ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’

Inside the Coast Guard’s elite school where helicopter crews master dangerous conditions.

May 13, 2026

Coast Guard adds Psilocin to drug testing panel, prohibits all Kratom use

Effective immediately, all military members are subject to testing for Psilocin (the psychoactive agent in "magic mushrooms") and are prohibited from using the herbal supplement Kratom in any form.

May 8, 2026

To Europe and the Far East — Pacific Area’s over 175 years of history!

From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone; to Europe and Far East; the flag is carried by our ships; in times of war and peace.