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Coast Guard Logo for the Long Blue Line Emlen Tunnell

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

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) conducts on-ice research in the Arctic Ocean, Oct. 1, 2025. Coast Guard operations in the Arctic are critical to expanding our understanding of the Arctic operating environment for advancing national security objectives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)

Jan. 23, 2026

Your 2025 New Year’s cutter logs!

Bravo Zulu to the winners of this year’s contest. 

Lt. Cmdr. Ben Yahle speaks with his children while underway using new cutter connectivity technology. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo)

May 29, 2025

Cutter connectivity is faster than ever before

New satellites are “game-changing” for cutter crews worldwide.

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) transits inbound Dutch Harbor while on patrol in the Gulf of Alaska. As the only major cutter homeported in Alaska, Alex Haley’s primary missions are search and rescue, international/domestic fisheries enforcement, and homeland defense. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Lt. j.g. John Walsh)

Jan. 31, 2025

We asked – You delivered! Part Three

Here’s the last compilation of creative New Year’s Logs.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) transits near the Singapore Straits, Feb. 29, 2024. The Bertholf is a 418-foot National Security Cutter currently deployed to the Indo-Pacific region under the tactical control of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)

Jan. 29, 2025

We asked – You delivered! Part Two

Here’s the second compilation of creative 2025 New Year’s Logs.

The Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits Glacier Bay, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2024, while patrolling the region. Stratton’s crew returned to its homeport in Alameda, Calif., on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.

Jan. 27, 2025

We asked – You delivered!

Here’s the first compilation of creative New Year’s Logs.

The future Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Storis, the Service’s newest icebreaker, near Tampa, FL on December 10, 2024. The Coast Guard purchased the M/V Aiviq in November 2024 to bolster U.S. presence in the Arctic. The vessel will be renamed CGC Storis (WAGB 21) upon commissioning.

Dec. 23, 2024

Coast Guard adds first polar icebreaker to its fleet in 25 years

Newly acquired commercial icebreaker, future Coast Guard Cutter Storis, will bolster Arctic presence.

Members of Port Security Unit 301from Cape Cod, Mass., and deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, escort the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis in the waters of Guantanamo Bay.

Dec. 19, 2024

Share your New Year’s cutter log entries

Let’s ring in 2025 with some creativity!

The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.

Dec. 13, 2023

Eight bells and all is well!

The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.

The Coast Guard is investing in underway connectivity...and it’s paying off!

Aug. 16, 2023

The Coast Guard is investing in underway connectivity ... and it’s paying off!

This next-generation upgrade provides a twenty-fold increase in the speed of shipboard networks.

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