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July 18, 2025

Lost at Sea—The origins of our SAR mission

In 1915, Congress passed “An Act to Create the Coast Guard,” which merged the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and U.S. Life-Saving Service, combining the federal government’s two agencies responsible for maritime safety into one modern agency tasked with protecting lives and property on shore and at sea.

July 17, 2025

Change to Surface Use of Force (SUF) rules

San Diego crew uses new authority to quickly halt human smuggler in high-speed pursuit.

July 14, 2025

How the Coast Guard is making sense of data in the maritime domain 

Using data and analytics to streamline operations.

July 12, 2025

Coast Guard Rescue 6553’s Heroic Efforts During Texas Flash Flooding

Coast Guard members received national recognition for courage and dedication.

July 11, 2025

National Strike Force—The Coast Guard’s global responder for over 50 years!

"Crisis Leaders and Responders: any time, any place, any hazard." - National Strike Force Vision Statement

July 9, 2025

Best places to work: Base Los Angeles-Long Beach

Great people, great weather, and the Coast Guard’s first Base Facility Dog!

July 7, 2025

Potential changes to your PCS move

How cancellation of the contract with HomeSafe Alliance (HSA) could affect your PCS.

July 3, 2025

Coast Guard renames operational districts

Districts will more accurately reflect the regions they serve.

July 3, 2025

The Long Blue Line: 9/11—A Day that changed the Coast Guard forever

The service's response to the 2001 terrorist attack demonstrated the Coast Guard's flexibility, readiness, and relevance in one of the greatest transformations in Coast Guard history.