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Oct. 4, 2024
MCPOCG #1 Charles Calhoun — leader, mentor, trailblazer and NSC namesake
Calhoun's philosophy was, “You should have important goals in your life and make every effort possible to obtain those goals. Set your goals high. Believe in being the best in everything you want to accomplish.”
Sept. 27, 2024
Coast Guard’s Storm Warriors fought North Carolina’s Hurricane Florence
When Florence’s path began tracking towards the East Coast, the Coast Guard was ready once again to live up to its motto.
Sept. 20, 2024
Domingo Suarez y Rosa — Towerman of Puerto Rico
In 1898, the Spanish American War saw Puerto Rico’s sovereignty transferred from Spain to the U.S. and towermen serving in Spanish lighthouses transferring to the U.S. Lighthouse Service.
Reclaiming a cemetery for the U.S. Life Saving Service
How sharing a story helped the Coast Guard honor its past.
Sept. 13, 2024
Brazos Station’s Latino lifesavers and the catastrophic Florida Keys Hurricane
The Florida Keys Hurricane of 1919 was one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history. In its path sailed numerous unsuspecting vessels.
Sept. 6, 2024
Celebrating the Coast Guard’s role in liberating Rome during World War II
The wartime missions demanded a rapid expansion of Coast Guard manpower. On Dec. 7, 1941, Coast Guard personnel totaled about 29,000. By June 30, 1944, the ranks had swelled to over 175,000.
Aug. 28, 2024
A Foundation for Cultural Change
Vice Adm. Peter Gautier talks about leading the Coast Guard's Strengthening Service Culture efforts.
Aug. 23, 2024
Guadalcanal — Pawnee warrior strikes the first blow beside Doug Munro
Joseph Robert Toahty became the first Pawnee Indian to go to sea, the first Native American to participate in a U.S. naval offensive operation, and first Native American to set foot in enemy territory.
Aug. 16, 2024
Hero without a headstone
Forgotten Keeper Joseph Doyle and his Gold Lifesaving Medal rescues.
Aug. 9, 2024
How a former Coast Guard member found healing through passion for fly fishing
Your hobbies can become your path to better mental health.