NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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Feb. 18, 2026

Government funding lapse

Coast Guard continues critical operations while non-essential activities pause.

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Feb. 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 funding lapse

Guidance for the Coast Guard workforce and their families during the 2026 lapse in federal appropriations.

CGMA celebrates 100 years

Feb. 18, 2026

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance ready to support Coast Guard families during government shutdown

CGMA is ready to provide interest-free loans to cover essential expenses such as rent, insurance, childcare, and food.

(Left) Vintage photograph of Sumner Kimball early in his Treasury Department career. (Right) Photograph of U.S. Life-Saving Service General Superintendent, Sumner Kimball, late in his service career. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 13, 2026

Kimball—Second most important civilian in Coast Guard history!

Through his remarkable 53-year career in federal service, Sumner Kimball shaped the modern U.S. Coast Guard, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Feb. 12, 2026

Service uses your feedback to improve Coast Guard-managed housing

With a record 44% response rate, your feedback is now driving the future of the Coast Guard’s housing program.

The Veteran Ventures Program (VVP)

Feb. 10, 2026

Turn your business idea into a reality

Apply now for the Spring 2026 Veteran Ventures Program Cohort.

U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Rugby 7s players gain possession during the 6th annual Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship in Chula Vista, California, Sept., 2025. The tournament brings together athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for elite-level competition. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler)

Feb. 9, 2026

Coast Guard expands sports grant program for 2026

 Active-duty members can now receive up to $200 for individual sports competitions to promote health and readiness.

Right: Photograph of U.S. Life-Saving Service head, Sumner Kimball, late in his career. (U.S. Coast Guard) Left: Official photograph of Treasury Secretary Franklin MacVeagh during his term in office. (Library of Congress)

Jan. 30, 2026

From near extinction to rebirth—Coast Guard’s first reorganization began 150 years ago!

A reorganization driven by the Progressive Movement transformed two 19th-century civilian agencies into the modern U.S. Coast Guard.

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Jan. 29, 2026

Payment delays reduced for USCG Military Childcare in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) Fee Assistance (FA) program

Submitted claims will now see a significantly reduced processing time.

SAFECEN replaces Health, Safety and Work-Life Service Center (HSWL SC) as part of Force Design 2028 initiative

Jan. 26, 2026

Coast Guard launches Safety Service Center (SAFECEN) to enhance safety and risk management

SAFECEN replaces Health, Safety and Work-Life Service Center (HSWL SC) as part of Force Design 2028 initiative.

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