March 27, 2025

What you need to know about the 2025 USERRA & Veteran Employment training requirements

Supervisors, HR professionals, Senior Executives, and Reserve/Guard employees must complete mandatory annual USERRA and Veteran Employment training by July 31, 2025.

March 19, 2025

Chief Petty Officer Laura K. Pirruccello named 2024 Coast Guard Elite Female Athlete of the Year

Coast Guard musician distinguishes herself as trailblazer in competitive golf for the Service.

Feb. 7, 2025

World War II’s “Home Guard”

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

Jan. 30, 2025

Defense Health Agency extends payment deadline for select TRICARE premium-based plans

Learn if your plan qualifies for the extension.

Jan. 22, 2025

Elmer Stone

On Elmer Stone's birthday (born January 22, 1887), we celebrate Coast Guard aviator #1.

Jan. 13, 2025

2024 Women's Policy Guide now available!

Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.

Dec. 20, 2024

80th Anniversary of the Leyte liberation

The story of the Christmas liberation of the Philippines.

Dec. 6, 2024

Hoyle’s Hell

Coast Guardsman masters the bloody beaches of the Pacific.

Nov. 29, 2024

BMCM Maurice Poulin, World War II veteran

This essay is based on the author’s interview with retired master chief and World War II veteran, Maurice Poulin, regarding his World War II experiences.

Nov. 22, 2024

Lawrence Lawson’s Thanksgiving Day rescue

"Thanksgiving Day 1889 will doubtless ever be remembered by the crew of Calumet... for on this day the student surfmen of Northwestern and their fearless keeper kept them from a watery grave."