My Coast Guard News

Sept. 16, 2025

Do you qualify for FY2026 bonuses?

Next year’s bonuses even more targeted to meet recruiting, retention, and assignment needs.

Sept. 15, 2025

A Message from Acting Vice Commandant on Reinforcing Coast Guard Core Values in Online Interactions

A message from Acting Vice Commandant on reinforcing Coast Guard Core Values in online interactions.

Your voice matters, especially in the biennial survey.

Sept. 15, 2025

Participate in the Workplace Experiences Survey of Military Members (WESM)

Your voice matters, especially in the biennial survey.

Sept. 12, 2025

Military OneSource Launches Coast Guard Information Page

Military OneSource is a valuable, free benefit available to all active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members, as well as eligible family members.

Distinguished Coast Guard pilot Charles Thrun standing on an OL-5 float in an early aviator suit. Notice the landing gear folded into the float behind him. (Smithsonian Institution)

Sept. 12, 2025

“CG 1”—the Coast Guard’s first aircraft

Driven by the need to combat rum-running during Prohibition, the U.S. Coast Guard established its aviation program, acquiring its first aircraft, and proving the value of aerial interdiction.

The Coast Guard is developing Culinary Services System (CSS) app.

Sept. 11, 2025

Coast Guard developing new culinary services system

New app will increase efficiency and help CSs get back to cooking.

Painting of the Escanaba’s nighttime Dorchester rescue effort painted by Robert Lavin. (Coast Guard Collection)

Sept. 10, 2025

“I saw them hang on with one hand and break ice with the other”—the Coast Guard’s Greenland Patrol

"To the officers of the Greenland Patrol vessels: This is your command. Your first command. Your first great chance. It is hard, responsible, vital duty. War duty. Don’t fail your country or your ship or me." RDML Edward Smith (USCG), Commander Task Force 24.8 (“Greenland Patrol”), 1944