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The Coast Guard War Memorial represents valor, bravery, and ultimate sacrifice during a war unlike any other time. Lest we forget these men, the Coast Guard carries on its missions in their memory.

Nov. 10, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lest we forget — the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Part 2)

The Coast Guard War Memorial represents valor, bravery, and ultimate sacrifice during a war unlike any other time. Lest we forget these men, the Coast Guard carries on its missions in their memory.

Stone masons at work building the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (Library of Congress) A close-up of the monument showing names of the Coast Guardsmen lost during World War I. Members of the Coast Guard Wives Club visit the Coast Guard Memorial after its dedication. (Library of Congress) Overhead view of the dedication ceremony for the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lest we forget — the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Part 1)

The presence of family and friends was a potent reminder of the war’s toll on the Coast Guard community and reflected the members’ shared grief, sacrifice and patriotism.

Kellie August currently serves as the command executive assistant at the RDC and is responsible for a myriad of duties including processing correspondence and awards, preparing the Plan of Week, managing calendars and meetings and coordinating VIP visits. She has been with the Coast Guard for 12.5 years

Nov. 11, 2022

Coast Guard R&D benefits from veterans within its ranks

Celebrating Veterans Day with those who continue to serve.

A football game between the Merchant Marine Academy and the Coast Guard Academy in King's Point, New York, Sept. 10, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

Nov. 10, 2022

Don’t miss the Coast Guard Academy on ESPN 

CGA to be featured twice over Veterans Day weekend 

Several alumni of the Coast Guard Academy were inducted into the Hall of Heroes, here, Oct. 22, 2021. The Hall of Heroes, located on the quarterdeck of Chase Hall, is a place that honors the sacrifices Coast Guard officers have made while serving their country. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

Nov. 10, 2021

A Veterans Day Special: Stories from the Academy

Stories of heroes from the Coast Guard Academy

Coast Guard service members gather with a Coast Guard veteran in front of a helicopter to celebrate his 100th birthday

Nov. 9, 2021

Coast Guard veteran turns 100, reflects on ‘scary days’ and ‘unbelievable sights’ of D-Day invasion

Coast Guard Sector and Air Station Corpus Christie attend a centenarian birthday celebration

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for protecting our freedom and our liberty. Thank you #veterans.

Nov. 5, 2021

More than 230 years of service: Veterans Day reminds us of the sacrifices of those who have remained Semper Paratus 

Take time to learn more in ‘The Long Blue Line’ 

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration program was created to right those wrongs. The commemoration honors all United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. We are in the midst of a 50-year anniversary commemoration of that 20-year period of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

March 25, 2021

Mass vaccination sites are helping the U.S. honor Vietnam War veterans

Vietnam War Veteran's Day is March 29. More than 8,000 Coast Guard members served in the war.

Nov. 11, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “Into the Jaws of Death”—SM2 John Roberts and LCI-93 at Omaha Beach

“We were sitting ducks and the Germans clearly had us in their sights,” Steward’s Mate 2nd Class John Noble Roberts, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.