A newly updated Government Travel Charge Card Manual (COMDTINST M4600.18) is currently in the clearance process and will be promulgated soon to provide further guidance.

Aug. 3, 2026

GTCC and CBA updates: What you need to know before your next official travel

Coast Guard issues new guidance on use of GTCC and the Centrally Billed Account for travel

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Aug. 4, 2026

National Coast Guard Museum to officially open on August 4, 2027

Vice Commandant, ADM Allan, announces historic milestone while ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq.

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Aug. 5, 2026

Congratulations to the 2025 Education Services and Inspirational Student of the Year Award Winners

FORCECOM recognizes members who elevated their units and set peers up for success

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Aug. 6, 2026

Coast Guard upgrades to new GO.gov travel system in 2027

GO.gov will replace E2 Solutions (ETS) for booking and managing all Temporary Duty (TDY) travel.

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Aug. 7, 2026

The Long Blue Line: From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone—Coast Guard service to the world since 1790!

From Aztec shore to Arctic Zone; to Europe and Far East; the flag is carried by our ships; in times of war and peace.

A U.S. Coast Guard response boat-small crew assigned to Coast Guard Station Annapolis, Maryland, performs a sharp turn while preparing for a high-capacity vessel escort in the Chesapeake Bay June 22, 2025. The crew escorted a cruise ship through the bay to deter potential threats, protect passengers and manage nearby vessel traffic. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson)

Aug. 10, 2026

Wild chase on the Severn: Coast Guard stops runaway boat

How an action movie jump aboard an unmanned, speeding boat prevented disaster.

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Aug. 11, 2026

Calling all Coasties: Help boating safety by promoting this survey

Here’s how to get the word out about the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) now

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Aug. 12, 2026

Senior Enlisted fellowships open for AY27

New fellowship offers Chiefs and Senior Chiefs 10-month strategic research fellowships at RAND or the U.S. Naval Institute to prepare them for enterprise-level advisory roles.

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Aug. 14, 2026

Coast Guard innovators aim for the SXSW Stage

Learn more about how the Coast Guard is showcasing its best storytellers

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Aug. 15, 2026

The Long Blue Line: “Offense on Defense”—football legend Emlen Tunnell was a Coast Guard hero

When Vince Lombardi became head coach of the Green Bay Packers in the 1950s, his first big move was to sign Coast Guard hero Emlen Tunnell. It was a smart move - Tunnell later earned the nickname “Mr. Defense,” and became the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.But before his storied football career, Tunnell stepped

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