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Santa and his elves visit Old Harbor, Alaska, with an air crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and give presents to the children as part of the Santa to the Villages program, Dec. 8, 2023.

Dec. 23, 2025

Your Coast Guard watch and reading list for the holidays!

Cozy up this season with great movies, tv shows, and books on the Nation’s First Responders.

A colorful commemorative painting of the expedition by artist Dean Ellis. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 19, 2025

Northwest Passage—Coast Guardsmen the first Americans to break the ice!

After centuries of failed attempts that saw many explorers vanish, it was a trio of U.S. Coast Guard cutters that finally conquered the long-sought Northwest Passage.

Dec. 18, 2025

Multi-factor authentication is coming to Direct Access

All users without a CAC must enroll in multi-factor authentication to log in.

Pictured is the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Soldiers, helping Coast Guard members sort and organize some of the 1,020 items donated January 29, 2019 at Barbers Point Naval Air Station, Hawaii, to help Coast Guard families in need after the 2018-2019 government shutdown. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

Dec. 18, 2025

2025 Holiday Resilience Guide

Think of the holiday season as an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and connect with those who matter most.

Shown is part of a panoramic photograph of Nome, with the small white Nome Boat Station located in the center. Note the proximity of the boathouse to the open beach and the degree of exposure to high seas. (Library of Congress)

Dec. 17, 2025

Station Nome—saving lives near the Arctic Circle!

Of all the lifesaving stations in Coast Guard history, by far the most remote station was located at Nome, Alaska.

Cutter Bear finding a lead through the ice off the coast of Alaska. (Photo courtesy of NOAA)

Dec. 12, 2025

Overland Expedition—Arctic’s greatest rescue of all time!

Considered the greatest rescue mission in Arctic history, the Overland Relief Expedition cemented Captain David Jarvis's legacy as one of the service's most celebrated officers.