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SAFECEN replaces Health, Safety and Work-Life Service Center (HSWL SC) as part of Force Design 2028 initiative

Jan. 26, 2026

Coast Guard launches Safety Service Center (SAFECEN) to enhance safety and risk management

SAFECEN replaces Health, Safety and Work-Life Service Center (HSWL SC) as part of Force Design 2028 initiative.

A Coast Guard cutter encounters heavy seas while steaming to its Pacific Ocean Station duty. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 23, 2026

Korea—Coast Guard’s “forgotten war” 75 years ago

While considered by some historians as the "forgotten war," the Korean War made a permanent mark on the Coast Guard.

Beginning May 15, 2025, the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) submission process is changing.

Jan. 23, 2026

New Officer Evaluation Report (OER) Submission Deadlines

New timelines will help us promote the best people faster.

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. 

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Jan. 22, 2026

AY26 PCS season expanded

The PCS season is being expanded to support America 250 and World Cup operations.

(Left Image) Elmer Stone (standing left) posing with other officers and mascot of Cutter Onondaga. (U.S. Coast Guard). (Right Image) Cadet Elmer Stone (standing right) posing with other cadets on board a revenue cutter. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 21, 2026

Elmer Stone—Coast Guard Aviator #1 set the world record over 100 years ago!

During his Coast Guard career, Elmer Fowler Stone served his country selflessly for over 25 years

Petty Officer Third Class Melissa Chaparro Santillan holds her certificate of U.S. citizenship at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, December 13, 2024 (U.S. Coast Guard Photo Courtesy of Petty Officer Second Class Christopher Biggs).

Jan. 21, 2026

From Mexico to the Coast Guard: A story of service and citizenship

Petty Officer Third Class Melissa Chaparro Santillan discusses her journey to and future in the Service.

Operational Security (OPSEC)

Jan. 20, 2026

OPSEC policy updated in time for annual survey

Units responsible for creating and maintaining Critical Information Lists (CIL) to protect mission data.

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Jan. 20, 2026

Kevin E. Lunday is sworn in as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard holds formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters.

Commandant Bob Papp, Vice Commandant John Currier, and AIRSTA Elizabeth City commander, Captain Joseph Kelly, stand with the aircrews and operation specialists who responded to the HMS Bounty sinking. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 16, 2026

Hurricane Sandy and rescue of HMS Bounty

A daring rescue during the height of Hurricane Sandy.

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