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Oct. 12, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 funding lapse

Guidance for the Coast Guard workforce and their families during the 2025 lapse in federal appropriations.

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Oct. 2, 2025

Where can I find info during the 2025 funding lapse?

Here's how the Coast Guard workforce and their families can stay up to date.

One of Chatham Air Station’s HS-1 flying boats dropping its payload of two wing-mounted bombs. (Courtesy of the National Archives)

Sept. 26, 2025

The Long Blue Line: Phil Eaton—Coast Guard’s Winged Warrior of World War I

Rear Admiral Philip Eaton was one of thousands of Coast Guard aviators who have made their mark as members of the service’s long blue line.

An HNS-1 helicopter in flight. (Coast Guard Historian’s Office)

Sept. 19, 2025

Erickson—Coast Guard pioneer of helicopter flight 80 years ago!

80 years ago, Coast Guard pilot LCDR Frank A. Erickson's revolutionized search and rescue.

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Sept. 19, 2025

Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) updated for 2026

While some SDP/AP pay levels decline, Coast Guard adds three new types.

Two Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, hover over the water while conducting training.

Sept. 19, 2025

USCG Surface and Aviation Capabilities: Tip of the Spear

The Coast Guard's integrated surface and aviation assets provide unmatched maritime security, rescue, and defense capabilities.

FRC Terrell Horne underway in its home waters of Southern California. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Sept. 19, 2025

Remembering BMCS Terrell Horne—father, friend, hero, mentor, and FRC namesake

"We need selfless patriots who will make the decision every day to answer the nation’s call, to throw themselves into the breach against every manner of evil that might confront us, and will state to their fellow citizens, ‘I will be your shield, I will stand the watch.’ Terrell Horne was such a patriot.” - Adm. Bob Papp Robert J. Papp Jr. (24th Commandant).

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Sept. 16, 2025

Do you qualify for FY2026 bonuses?

Next year’s bonuses even more targeted to meet recruiting, retention, and assignment needs.

Distinguished Coast Guard pilot Charles Thrun standing on an OL-5 float in an early aviator suit. Notice the landing gear folded into the float behind him. (Smithsonian Institution)

Sept. 12, 2025

“CG 1”—the Coast Guard’s first aircraft

Driven by the need to combat rum-running during Prohibition, the U.S. Coast Guard established its aviation program, acquiring its first aircraft, and proving the value of aerial interdiction.

Painting of the Escanaba’s nighttime Dorchester rescue effort painted by Robert Lavin. (Coast Guard Collection)

Sept. 10, 2025

“I saw them hang on with one hand and break ice with the other”—the Coast Guard’s Greenland Patrol

"To the officers of the Greenland Patrol vessels: This is your command. Your first command. Your first great chance. It is hard, responsible, vital duty. War duty. Don’t fail your country or your ship or me." RDML Edward Smith (USCG), Commander Task Force 24.8 (“Greenland Patrol”), 1944

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