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Painting of the Revenue Cutter Snohomish rescuing the lumber steamer Nika in 1923 off the Washington Coast. (U.S. Coast Guard Collection)

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.

Today’s 24/7 global operations demand faster decisions, better technology, and support designed to meet your needs.

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 16, 2025

Coast Guard introduces new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider for civilian employees

CG SUPRT contract to end August 25.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Lee Christensen and Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Blakley, avionics electrical technicians at Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, practice using the radar aboard an HC-130 Hercules airplane over North Carolina's coast, Jan. 8, 2019. Christensen trained Blakley in using the radar to spot fixed and unfixed objects, using the camera to record footage of said objects, and other procedures required of a mission system operator. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corinne Zilnicki)

July 14, 2025

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

Using data and analytics to streamline operations.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem traveled to Corpus Christi on Friday to honor the crew’s courage and dedication. For his “actions, skill and heroism,” Ruskan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Hopper received the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his “exceptional aeronautical skill and heroism.” Ogujiofor and Reeves were awarded the Air Medal in recognition of their “actions and aeronautical skill.”

July 12, 2025

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

Coast Guard members received national recognition for courage and dedication.

An April 2010 photograph of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oilrig after the explosion that set it on fire and caused its record-breaking oil spill. (U.S. Coast Guard)

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

Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach (LA-LB) is the first Coast Guard base to have an official facility dog. Pictured is Winston one of the reasons why members believe Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach is the best and greatest place to work!

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.

An HH65C model helicopter from Air Station Atlantic City flys low over the Atlantic Ocean. The newly re-engined helicopters are part of the Coast Guard's Deepwater program. Photo by PA2 John Edwards.

July 3, 2025

Coast Guard renames operational districts

Districts will more accurately reflect the regions they serve.

NEW YORK, New York (Sept. 15)--The World Trade Center complex continues to burn, while the Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma controls vessel traffic in New York harbor September 15. USCG photo by PAC Brandon Brewer

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.