Aug. 27, 2026

Coast Guard honors Mrs. Brianna Scurti as 2025 Ombudsman of the Year

Celebrating outstanding dedication, crisis response, and nationwide advocacy for Coast Guard families.

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

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

July 29, 2026

AST2 Scott Ruskan receives ESPYS 2026 Pat Tillman Award

Coast Guard rescue swimmer honored for lifesaving efforts during response to 2025 Central Texas Floods

July 27, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Forged in Blue—The Foundational Impact of the Coast Guard on Arnold Palmer’s Legacy

        To the world, he was simply “The King,” a golf icon known for his aggressive style and the loyal legion of fans called "Arnie's Army." While his name is synonymous with major championships and the famous iced tea lemonade drink, the foundation of Palmer was forged in the United States Coast Guard. His military service from 1951 to 1954 was

July 17, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Leveraging and Honoring Yesterday’s Heroes to Motivate Today’s Lifesavers

The first Fast Response Cutter (FRC) USCGC Bernard Webber (WPC-1101), was commissioned in 2012, commencing a legacy of Coast Guard Patrol Boats honoring and preserving the legacy of Coast Guard enlisted heroes. Upon Commissioning of the Webber, the plank owner commanding officer, CDR Herb Eggert, started a tradition of gifting copies of Michael

July 16, 2026

Anchored in Excellence: Meet the 2026 Inspirational Leadership Award Winners

Introducing “some of the sharpest, highest performing, and most impactful members in the Coast Guard.”

July 6, 2026

Rapid recall ready: Inside the Reserve Mobilization Team

How specialized Reserve Yeomen secure seamless pay and benefits for fellow members during mass mobilizations

June 26, 2026

Coast Guard announces Emergency Management award winners

Congratulations to Sector New Orleans, Station Chicago, and LT Gil Dominguez!

June 25, 2026

How CG-RAPTOR is supercharging Coast Guard innovation

Capt. Chad Brick leads the push to speed technology to the field