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Sonar image depicting a sunken vessel on the James River in Virginia, May 27, 2021. (Photo by Chesterfield County Virginia Marine Team/Released)

June 3, 2021

The Coast Guard is scheduled to make major changes to waterways, and Seventh District crews rescue diver in distress in U.S. Virgin Islands

Seaman Apprentice George Duartes Alazar, left, 87th Security Forces Squadron master at arms, poses with family. Duartes Alazar is from Bensalem, Pennsylvania and is now stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. He is not far from home and surrounded by fellow service members within the 87th Security Forces Squadron, however he struggled with feelings of loneliness and the effects of depression. (Courtesy photo)

June 2, 2021

Discussing healthy relationships

Today’s Wellness Wednesday is a second part from last week’s discussion about healthy relationships.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s second podcast episode

June 1, 2021

Episode #2 of the 1MC – Global Coast Guard – now available

Listen now, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s second podcast episode

2. The only known image of Revenue Cutter Service officer William Cooke Pease. Taken in 1860, it is the oldest photograph of a cutterman that exists. (Florence Kern, Captain Pease: U.S. Coast Guard Pioneer)

May 28, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. Pease recounts the Key West Hurricane 170 years ago!

Here is a historical first-hand account of the Key West Hurricane of 1846 (a.k.a. The Great Havana Hurricane).

Coast Guard members from units surrounding Mobile, Alabama, come together at Radney Funeral Home in Mobile to honor John F. Crowley who passed away May 19 May 26, 2017. Crowley served over 30 years in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Magee/Released)

May 28, 2021

Memorial Day: Honor Guardmen reflect on the historical traditions of military funeral honors

The presentation of colors, bugler, and gun salutes are wartime traditions carried on by our Honor Guard

Members of the Coast Guard District Seven wear their life jackets in support of Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day in Miami, Florida, May 21, 2021. This event marks the start of National Safe Boating Week which helps raise boating safety awareness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Hernandez)

May 27, 2021

Frontline Focus

Coast Guard kicks off National Safe Boating Week 2021, and Coast Guard, DoD Partners conduct search and rescue exercise off N.C. coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 31, 202) Sister ships USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) moor side-by-side March 31, 2021, at Sector San Juan as they continue their journey to their new homeport. Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman are en route to their new homeport in Bahrain in support of the Navy’s U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. While in the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, the crews will support engagements with partner countries strengthening relationships and demonstrating our continued commitment to global maritime security and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

May 27, 2021

Bravo Zulu

A major step forward was taken in replacing the service’s aging river buoy and inland construction tenders; Congratulations to all members and civilian employees on their accomplishments!

The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle's crew gather with local community and industry members for a group photo on the deck of the Eagle Aug. 3, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia. The local community and industry members consisted of people from Minority Serving Institutions, Norfolk State University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Cmdr. Ann Bassolino.

May 26, 2021

Comin' Back Strong!

Join us for Wellness Wednesday discussion today to discus getting back to normal.

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - Coast Guard Auxiliary member Steve Seidman, a Coast Guard certified instructor, uses visual aids to teach recreational mariners the basics about nautical navigation during a boating safety course in Palm Beach Shores, Fla., Sep. 16, 2012. The course is designed to teach boaters the basics about boat handling and safety. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Krystyna A. Hannum

May 24, 2021

National Safe Boating Week is May 22-27, 2021

Coast Guard Auxiliarist reminds us, that the best boating experience is safe boating

May 21, 2021

Coast Guard dependent vaccination update

Now is a great time to get vaccinated and get back to enjoying life without a mask!