Aug. 7, 2026

The Long Blue Line: From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone—Coast Guard service to the world since 1790!

From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone; to Europe and Far East; the flag is carried by our ships; in times of war and peace.

Aug. 6, 2026

Coast Guard upgrades to new GO.gov travel system in 2027

GO.gov will replace E2 Solutions (ETS) for booking and managing all Temporary Duty (TDY) travel.

Aug. 5, 2026

Congratulations to the 2025 Education Services and Inspirational Student of the Year Award Winners

FORCECOM recognizes members who elevated their units and set peers up for success

Aug. 4, 2026

National Coast Guard Museum to officially open on August 4, 2027

Vice Commandant, ADM Allan, announces historic milestone while ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq.

July 31, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Smilax—the Coast Guard’s “Queen of the Fleet”!

The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary in November 2024. Commissioned in 1944, not long after the D-Day landings at Normandy, Smilax is the oldest active Coast Guard cutter and more than 25 years older than the Navy’s oldest actively deployed ship.  The 1944 side launch of Smilax in Dubuque, Iowa. (U.S. Coast Guard)

July 30, 2026

One day protecting the World Cup

An inside look at how the Coast Guard's Counter-UAS team helped keep the skies safe during a momentous summer

July 29, 2026

AST2 Scott Ruskan receives ESPYS 2026 Pat Tillman Award

Coast Guard rescue swimmer honored for lifesaving efforts during response to 2025 Central Texas Floods

July 28, 2026

Coast Guard spouses invited to July 29 webinar

Check out SpouseWorks for career and education resources

July 27, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Forged in Blue—The Foundational Impact of the Coast Guard on Arnold Palmer’s Legacy

        To the world, he was simply “The King,” a golf icon known for his aggressive style and the loyal legion of fans called "Arnie's Army." While his name is synonymous with major championships and the famous iced tea lemonade drink, the foundation of Palmer was forged in the United States Coast Guard. His military service from 1951 to 1954 was

July 23, 2026

A new horizon for training: Coast Guard welcomes Training Center Birmingham-Southern!

 From advanced "A" and "C" schools to a brand-new Enlisted Leadership Center of Excellence, our newest campus will help you develop, equip, and advance.