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A rare photograph of Allied POWs marching in formation at Cabanatuan Prison. Crotty was remembered by fellow prisoners for his sense optimism despite his dire surroundings in the prison camp. (Courtesy of the MacArthur Memorial Library, Norfolk, Virginia)

Jan. 27, 2025

Crotty — Joint Forces hero of the Pacific War

The story of the first Coast Guard prisoner of war (POW) since the War of 1812.

Portrait photo of Elmer Stone.

Jan. 22, 2025

Elmer Stone

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

Joe Rodriguez operating in the field with the Drug Interdiction Assist Team or DIAT. (Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jose Luis “Joe” Rodriguez

Hero and Hispanic American trailblazer of the Coast Guard.

USCGC Mackinaw WLBB-30 docked at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL with Christmas Trees on the deck. The trees will be offloaded tomorrow by crew members and volunteers and sent to various community organizations where they will be given to needy families.( U.S. Coast Guard Photo by AUXPA1 Matthew Thompson)

Jan. 17, 2025

25 years and counting

Looking back at the Coast Guard’s contribution to holiday cheer.

You can achieve your goal with the Coast Guard Mentoring Program.

Jan. 16, 2025

New Year – New YOU

You can achieve your goal with the Coast Guard Mentoring Program.

In 2009, members of LEDET 409 detained suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 10, 2025

LEDETs — Over 40 years of law enforcement boarding missions

Rapid growth of illegal narcotics smuggling by sea drove the need for highly trained boarding teams.

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through 27 Jan. 2025.

Jan. 7, 2025

It’s not too late to nominate your unit’s Ombudsman for Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through Jan. 27, 2025.

CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

Jan. 6, 2025

The rumor is true... just not yet

Yes, CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

The aft section of the wreck of the Selendang Ayu photographed against the backdrop of Unalaska Island. (NOAA)

Jan. 3, 2025

AST3 Aaron Bean and the Selendang Ayu disaster

Fighting adverse conditions, crews from Kodiak rescued all but six of the sailors.

German prisoners march out of surrendered Cherbourg under U.S. Army guard. (U.S. Navy)

Dec. 27, 2024

Quentin Walsh — D-Day planner and Cherbourg liberator

Walsh’s career spans some of the most eventful years in USCG history, including Prohibition, World War II and the post-war modernization of the service.

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