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The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (RAS PEO) will focus on integrating uncrewed systems (UxS) across all 11 of its statutory missions.

Aug. 25, 2025

Coast Guard accelerating use of unmanned systems

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office (RAS PEO) also developing new Robotics Mission rating

A World War II photograph showing the various canine breeds used by the Coast Guard in World War II. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 22, 2025

A Coastie’s best friend—Over 80 years of Coast Guard canines!

From WWII beach patrols to post-9/11 explosive detection, the Coast Guard's canine program has a rich history of evolving to meet emerging threats and safeguard our nation.

Current image of the 200-year-old Black Rock Light standing as a lone sentinel on Fayerweather Island. (Wikipedia)

Aug. 20, 2025

The Long Blue Line: Courage like Kate—The legacy of keeper Kathleen Moore

Lighthouse keeper Kate Moore was a trailblazer at a time in our history when opportunities for women were very limited.

A close-knit crew, great community, and fulfilling mission all make CGC Isaac Mayo the best place to work.

Aug. 20, 2025

Best Places to Work: Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo

A close-knit crew, great community, and fulfilling mission all make Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo the best place to work.

The U.S. Coast Guard's new "Chief Petty Officer Class" of Waterways Commerce Cutters, named in honor of Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers, will replace the legacy river tender fleet.

Aug. 15, 2025

"Chief Petty Officer Class" announced for new Waterways Commerce Cutters

The U.S. Coast Guard's new "Chief Petty Officer Class" of Waterways Commerce Cutters will be named in honor of Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers.

Divers deployed to Vietnam aboard the cutter Point Young. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 15, 2025

Coast Guard Diving—over 80 years of history!

The Coast Guard has a rich history of underwater operations. Since the early 1940s, the service has nurtured a diving capability that has become vital to modern Coast Guard missions.

165-foot cutter Thetis. (Coast Guard Collection)

Aug. 13, 2025

Rear Admiral Frederick Billard—commander, warrior, educator and mastermind of rapid expansion

"Frederick Chamberlayne Billard must rank with the greatest commandants of the Coast Guard." - Robert Erwin Johnson, Guardians of the Sea

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) arrives to their homeport in Kodiak, Alaska, May 31, 2025. This was the first time the cutter had arrived to its homeport following its construction in Lockport, Louisiana. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Kearney)

Aug. 11, 2025

If not us, who? A conversation with the CO of our newest Fast Response Cutter

Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham today joins the fleet as our 59th FRC. The commissioning ceremony's biggest VIP? Cunningham's great-great-grandson.

Wind-Class icebreaker Northwind breaking ice in the Antarctic in 1947 during Operation High Jump. This mission marked the first of many Coast Guard icebreaker assignments to Antarctica. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 8, 2025

Polar icebreaking—The short history of a BIG mission

Since the late 1800s, the U.S. Coast Guard has been essential to U.S. polar operations.

AdSep Centralization Graphic

July 31, 2025

Centralizing Administrative Separation Boards

The new ASB Branch at Personnel Service Center brings efficiency and consistency.