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April 12, 2024
Dobbins and Knapp — Frontier mariners, naval officers, and Revenue Cutter masters
The revolving-door saga of Dobbins versus Knapp ... a pendulum of political spoils.
April 10, 2024
How to access your Coast Guard military records
New electronic system streamlines access for members and the Veteran Affairs Office.
April 5, 2024
“Get in the boat; we have a job to do!” — BOSN Wilson motors into the Great New England Hurricane
This motor lifeboat was the right tool for a terrible storm such as this, and the man at the helm was the best man for this catastrophe. The feeling of the men on board was: If you can hang on, you may survive.
April 2, 2024
Meet the Newest Coast Guard Astronaut
Commander Andre Douglas to boldly go where few have gone before.
March 29, 2024
Joseph Napier — Heroic Surfman, Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient and FRC namesake
For his heroism, Napier received the first Gold Lifesaving Medal issued by the U.S. Life-Saving Service, forerunner of the modern Coast Guard.
March 28, 2024
“Where are my healthcare records?" Recent updates make it easier to submit, track your request
Coast Guard establishes priority system to speed requests for those waiting to receive their healthcare records
March 15, 2024
Edith Munro — leader, mentor, SPAR and Medal of Honor hero mother
Edith Munro took the oath to join the SPARS two hours after accepting the Medal of Honor for her son Douglas Munro.
March 14, 2024
The only remnant of a sunken Coast Guard cutter
The bonze placard is the only verified artifact from the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, which sank in September 1918 off the coast of Wales, just before the end of World War I.
March 11, 2024
Ready, set, mark your calendars for this year’s CG Marathon Weekend!
Spring into action! This Marathon kicks off Apr. 5-7. Register your place now!
March 8, 2024
Dorothy Stratton — Wartime Coast Guard trailblazer and SPAR Leader
Capt. Stratton had the unique distinction of serving her country through three of the women’s branches of U.S. Armed Forces and became the director of the newly formed Coast Guard Women's Reserve, SPARS.