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This graphic shows the date of Force Design 2028 town halls - July 28, July 30, Aug. 26, and Sept. 2.

July 22, 2025

All Hands: Force Design 2028 Town Halls

Mr. Sean Plankey and Acting Commandant Kevin Lunday will host four Force Design 2028 Town Halls starting July 28; submit your questions by July 24.

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.

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.

Coast Guard crews from Station Little Creek, Virginia and Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina conduct helicopter hoist training off the coast of Virginia Beach, July 26, 2021. Coast Guard members around the nation practice their craft daily to remain Semper Paratus, Always Ready. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann.

July 2, 2025

Coast Guard releases updated Incident Management Handbook

New handbook enhances user experience and provides updated guidance.

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

June 25, 2025

USCG HQ is reorganizing to better serve the nation’s finest fighting force

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

Helping integrate platforms, sensors and communications for real-time decision making.

June 25, 2025

How new sensor technology is improving operational decisions

Project Minerva is integrating the service's platforms, sensors and communications to help operators target and interdict.

Our roadmap for the future to best serve the American people.

June 4, 2025

Force Design 2028 – Empowering promotion boards to select officers of particular merit

Coast Guard improves officer promotion policies to accelerate promotion of the best officers.

Rear Adm. Amy B. Grable discusses Force Design 2028 at the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Joint Engineer Training Conference, JETC in Louisville, KY on May 14, 2025. Grable and Coast Guard leadership shared updates on the Coast Guard’s evolving mission landscape and looked to build industry partnerships to assist in the modernization of the Service at the 3-day event.

May 28, 2025

Coast Guard says industry collaboration key to achieving Force Design 2028

Rear Adm. Amy Grable emphasizes partnerships at Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) conference.

Secretary Noem’s Force Design 2028 Executive Report outlines her vision for the Coast Guard’s future.

May 21, 2025

Sec. Noem announces Force Design 2028, nominee for the next Commandant during Coast Guard Academy commencement address

FD28 calls for vast organizational changes, more people, a Service Secretary, and technological transformations.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addresses Coast Guard senior leaders, praising the service’s specialized expertise in controlling, securing and defending America’s borders and maritime approaches, including U.S. ports and waterways.

May 16, 2025

Sec. Noem: “The change I’m asking of you — Force Design 2028, our roadmap for change — is the biggest change since 1915”

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and senior Department of Defense officials discuss Coast Guard transformation with senior USCG leaders.