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-Coast Guard photograph of Seaman First Class Sophia Thadei in uniform. (National Personnel Records Center, National Archives) -Photograph of the Rogers Mansion in Charleston, which housed the District Coast Guard Office during World War II. (Library of Congress)

Nov. 15, 2024

An Alaska Native SPAR - The Story of Seaman First Class Sophia Thadei

Sophia Thadei was among the first Native American women to wear the Coast Guard uniform.

Photograph of the U.S. Life-Saving Service crew at Neah Bay, Washington Territory. The crewmembers were predominantly Makah Tribe members. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 8, 2024

Native Americans in the Coast Guard

Native Americans have been members of the Coast Guard and its predecessor services for well over 200 years.

A blue background white a white rectangular border. On the background is an envelope, opened, and the letterhead inside is showing to reveal the DHS logo. Beneath it, in black text is the phrase "Honoring our heroes"

Oct. 29, 2024

Honoring our heroes: Celebrate Veterans Day with DHS 

Celebrating service and saluting our veterans on Nov. 8th.

Last known photograph of the Carroll A. Deering underway, shot from the deck of the Cape Lookout Lightship. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 25, 2024

Ghostship Carroll A. Deering

The haunting tale of Carroll A. Deering and the mysterious disappearance of her crew.

Three photos of various interactions during the sector Miami Strengthening Service Culture visit.

Oct. 24, 2024

Coast Guard launches Service Readiness and Culture conversation series

Adm. Fagan: “Culture creates readiness”

A graphic depicting the Coast Guard Core Values.

Oct. 22, 2024

What do our Core Values mean in everyday life?

We need YOUR help to create clear, modern definitions of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty.

AMM1 Gus Jablonski standing with the Gander Express after receiving his Silver Medal of the Order of Leopold II from Belgium. (Courtesy of the Jablonski Family)

Oct. 18, 2024

Chief Gus Jablonski — enlisted pioneer of helicopter flight

As one of the first Coast Guard helicopter mechanics, Jablonski helped lay the groundwork for helicopter maintenance procedures.

An aerial view of Storis breaking ice in Prudhoe Bay for tugs and barges delivering equipment and supplies to build the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 11, 2024

CGC Storis — “Galloping Ghost of the Alaskan Coast”

Storis recorded many firsts and set records, including some that have endured to this day.

The logo for the GI Bill benefit afforded to all active-duty military who serve a term of adequate length or under specific conditions.

Oct. 8, 2024

Start early if you want to transfer education benefits to your dependents

Coast Guard reminds members about Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) requirements.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard’s Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Historic new office improves accountability, trust in adjudication process.