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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.
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.
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.
July 30, 2025
Best places to work: HITRON Jacksonville, Fla.
Unparalleled camaraderie, unforgettable adventures, and a high-impact mission all make HITRON the best place to work.
July 25, 2025
From local enforcer to global responder—235 years of Coast Guard transformation!
From Alexander Hamilton's fleet of ten sailing ships to a global maritime fighting force, the U.S. Coast Guard has had a remarkable 235-year journey as the nation's maritime first responder.
July 23, 2025
Best Places to Work: Training Center Cape May
A rewarding mission and beautiful beaches make Cape May a great place to be.
July 21, 2025
Build your expertise with an Emergency Management Certification
Applications are open to active duty, reserve, auxiliary, civilian members, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel.
July 11, 2025
National Strike Force—The Coast Guard’s global responder for over 50 years!
"Crisis Leaders and Responders: any time, any place, any hazard." - National Strike Force Vision Statement
July 7, 2025
Potential changes to your PCS move
How cancellation of the contract with HomeSafe Alliance (HSA) could affect your PCS.
July 3, 2025
The Long Blue Line: 9/11—A Day that changed the Coast Guard forever
The service's response to the 2001 terrorist attack demonstrated the Coast Guard's flexibility, readiness, and relevance in one of the greatest transformations in Coast Guard history.