My Coast Guard News

Grimy marines return to the Arthur Middleton for rest and recovery after the Battle of Eniwetok. (National Archives)

Dec. 6, 2024

Coast Guardsman masters the bloody beaches of the Pacific.

Join the Ask Me Anything on Dec. 10 to hear from past award board members on what makes a good leadership award nomination package!

Dec. 4, 2024

Learn best practices to nominate your inspirational leader

Join the Ask Me Anything on Dec. 10 to hear from past award board members on what makes a good leadership award nomination package!

Jean Strickland, a Coast Guard SPAR who served during World War II, attends her 100th birthday party (Photo courtesy of Gail Hale).

Dec. 4, 2024

Help the Coast Guard honor a SPAR’s service

This December, wish Jean Strickland a happy birthday!

BMCM Poulin is honored as part of the 2018 Memorial Day Parade for Nahant, Massachusetts. (Courtesy of the Poulin family)

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. 26, 2024

#GivingTuesday

Military aid societies come together to raise essential funds for America's military and their families. This year's #GivingTuesday will be held Dec. 3, 2024.

Nov. 26, 2024

#GiveHappy

#GiveHappy this #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, to raise money and volunteer for your favorite charities!

1894 photograph of Keeper Lawson surrounded by his NWU student surfmen. (Courtesy of NWU Deering Library)

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."