May 14, 2026

Forging responders in the ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’

Inside the Coast Guard’s elite school where helicopter crews master dangerous conditions.

May 13, 2026

Coast Guard adds Psilocin to drug testing panel, prohibits all Kratom use

Effective immediately, all military members are subject to testing for Psilocin (the psychoactive agent in "magic mushrooms") and are prohibited from using the herbal supplement Kratom in any form.

May 12, 2026

Coast Guard releases Digital Transformation (DTX) Strategy

A new digital strategy that will increase efficiency and strengthen service readiness.

May 8, 2026

To Europe and the Far East — Pacific Area’s over 175 years of history!

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

May 8, 2026

Coast Guard sets up summer training sprints to meet increasing demand for Reservists

The Coast Guard needs qualified Reservist. Sign up now to get your qualifications at regional sites across the country.

May 7, 2026

Behind the scenes with HITRON

The Coast Guard’s helicopter interdiction crews had their best year ever.

May 6, 2026

Coast Guard to establish new command for deployable specialized forces 

 Coast Guard Special Missions Command will oversee specialized forces as they face increased demands and new challenges 

April 28, 2026

STEP FORWARD: Coast Guard Marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

The Coast Guard has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

March 26, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years of the Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

The Coast Guard Ombudsman program celebrates four decades of service.

Feb. 18, 2026

Government funding lapse

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