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Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) law enforcement boarding team inspect a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2023. The interdiction of the SPSS yielded more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

March 28, 2025

Enforcing the Law at Sea — The Rise of Drug Smugglers

The Coast Guard has been at the forefront of countering the shifting tactics of drug smugglers.

Direct Access Security

March 14, 2025

Security changes coming to Direct Access March 17

What members and retirees need to know.

In the Coast Guard’s first major seizure of marijuana, Cutter Dauntless seized Fishing Vessel Big L with 1,130 pounds of pot in March 1973. (U.S. Coast Guard)

March 7, 2025

Origins of drug interdiction

How the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless made history in the fight against drug smuggling.

A November 1991 Haitian migrant interdiction performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Feb. 28, 2025

Making an Impact — Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s

In the early 1980s, the Coast Guard recognized increase demand, complexity of law enforcement missions, and the need for an intelligence program.

Flag designed and sewn by the late Petty Officer 3rd Class Frederick LePalm while aboard Coast Guard Cutter SPAR in 1957. The flag was donated by his children, Beverly, Gary, and Bonnie, to the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Stanley Contrades).

Feb. 27, 2025

How you can help preserve Coast Guard history

An original flag's journey back to the service shows how your artifacts can make a difference.

2. After World War I, the Navy returned Manning to the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, which stationed it in Norfolk, Virginia. The cutter was assigned to annual “winter cruising” from December through March each year. (digitalcommonwealth.org)

Feb. 21, 2025

Saving Sunbeam — a deadly human trafficking case over 100 years ago

The 1919 Sunbeam rescue and its role in exposing early challenges of illegal immigration.

MSRT members deployed in a special rigid-hull inflatable patrol boat. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 14, 2025

MSSTs and MSRTs — forged in the crucible of 9/11

The Coast Guard’s response to 9/11 demonstrated its flexibility and relevance to homeland security and rapid response requirements.

World War II-era Temporary Reserve Recruiting Poster. (Author’s photo)

Feb. 7, 2025

World War II’s “Home Guard”

The story of Coast Guard’s part-time warriors, the Temporary Reserve.

Ellyn Metcalf, Vice President of Education at National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, Chris Cassidy, President and CEO of the Museum Foundation, accept Douglas Munro’s Medal of Honor from Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Burns, Command Master Chief of the Eight Coast Guard District and James Brundage, Director of Programs and Exhibits for the National Coast Guard Museum, Jan. 28, 2025 (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Perry Shirzad)

Feb. 5, 2025

The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor has a new home—for now!

Douglas Munro’s award loaned to new Medal of Honor Museum.

A photograph of Hart (in back row) posing with a group of Coast Guard officers on the deck of an 83-foot patrol boat. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 31, 2025

Hero William Hart’s stolen Gold Lifesaving Medal

Hart was recognized for the rescue of a crewman from the Tug Thomas Tracy.

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