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. 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

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.

Aug. 5, 2025

How the Coast Guard is planning for the 2040s and beyond

Project Evergreen releases new findings to help the Service confront future challenges, handle threats, and exploit opportunities.

June 25, 2025

Commemorating Korean War 75th Anniversary

PBM-G5 #84738’s deadly water rescue.

June 25, 2025

USCG HQ is reorganizing to better serve the nation’s finest fighting force

Today’s 24/7 global operations demand faster decisions, better technology, and support designed to meet your needs.

June 25, 2025

Chief Buda - Nose to the ground, eyes on the mission

How the Coast Guard’s canine program protects the nation.

June 18, 2025

CG-OWL hits one year, brings multiple new capabilities to the Coast Guard 

Easier access, e-service wide exam, new course library, competency management, and more!

June 17, 2025

Parents: Try these Coast Guard-themed books for the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge

The Second Lady is leading a 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, and we've got you (and your kids) covered.

June 13, 2025

Bags of clams? Not likely. Here’s how a Coast Guard Seaman Recruit altered the course of World War II

Jack Cullen, 21, thwarted a Nazi plan to sabotage America’s shoreside infrastructure.