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Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Davis, center, with daughter Emma and his parents at Training Center Petaluma, Calif., in 2022.

Sept. 4, 2023

“What other crazy things can I do out here that I would never get to do anywhere else?” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Davis serves at sea  

This is the sixth in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea.  

Photograph of the 75-foot patrol boat CG-249 from around the time of the James Alderman incident. (From The Hanging at Bahia Mar by Hal Caudle)

Sept. 1, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The infamous James Alderman and redemption of CG-249 100 years ago

The next morning, they would return to Fort Lauderdale and resume the grind of chasing rum runners. 

Main images from the third and last story in a series about the SS Marine Electric sinking.

Aug. 23, 2023

The Long Blue Line: A tragedy remembered — SS Marine Electric sinking 40 years ago, part three

The shipwreck that prompted the creation of the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program is recalled by the pilot of one of the helicopters sent to rescue survivors on that fateful night.

Long Blue Line Marine Electric series part 2 photo highlights.

Aug. 21, 2023

The Long Blue Line: A tragedy remembered — SS Marine Electric sinking 40 years ago, Part Two

The shipwreck that prompted the creation of the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program is recalled by the pilot of one of the helicopters sent to rescue survivors on that fateful night.

Long Blue Line Marine Electric series part 1 photo highlights.

Aug. 18, 2023

The Long Blue Line: A tragedy remembered — SS Marine Electric sinking 40 years ago, Part One

The shipwreck that prompted the creation of the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program is recalled by the pilot of one of the helicopters sent to rescue survivors on that fateful night.

The Coast Guard Foundation will award eight $1,000 scholarships to enlisted Coast Guard reservists or their eligible dependents.

Aug. 7, 2023

Coast Guard Foundation announces scholarships for reservists, dependents

Reservists: Apply by Aug. 15 for your chance to earn a scholarship for you or your family.

Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Yoder poses with FN Peele while taking a break during law enforcement training at the Portsmouth, Va., shooting range.

Aug. 2, 2023

“An experience you’re not gonna get anywhere else.” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Yoder serves at sea  

I wanted a little direction and opportunity for adventure, so we drove 4 1/2 hours from Wyoming to the nearest recruiter — and here I am. 

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Murphy, an avionics electrical technician at Coast Guard Air Station Houston, interacts with community members at a Girls in Aviation event at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston, Texas, Sept. 23, 2022. Air Station Houston personnel provided a static helicopter display and talked with girls about aviation career opportunities in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki)

July 26, 2023

Understanding and addressing social climate incidents in the Coast Guard

What is a social climate incident and what can I do if faced with one?

When disaster strikes, CGMA's initial objective is to quickly provide emergency assistance for evacuation and cash needed to meet basic living expenses such as food, shelter and clothing.

July 13, 2023

Know where to turn

Natural disaster resources are here for you and your family.

Mr. Rasicot is a 1984 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maryland.

July 10, 2023

Message from Secretary Mayorkas on CWMD Transitions

Ms. Mary Ellen Callahan will be appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

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