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Rear Adm. Christopher Bartz, the 27th Golden Coast Guard Ancient Albatross, places the Ancient Albatross ceremonial flight jacket on Rear Adm. Carola List, the 28th Golden Ancient Albatross, during a visit to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina April 24, 2025. Kitty Hawk is known as the location where the Wright Brothers had the first flight in history, but Coast Guard Life Saving Station crews where also there to help the brothers during that historic event. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Lally)

April 28, 2025

Rear Adm. Carola List receives title of Ancient Albatross

The Ancient Albatross award is presented to the longest-serving active-duty Coast Guard aviator, representing a lifetime of devotion to flight operations, rescue missions, and maritime safety.

Members of Coast Guard Cutter Munro conduct Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training (U.S. Coast Guard Photo Courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth Wiese).

April 23, 2025

Units, make sure to do your CBRN training!

Annual chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear drills are required for all CBRN-equipped units.

April 21, 2025

More PIE for America’s youth

The PIE Program has resumed activities.

April 15, 2025

Calling all active-duty officers to participate on a Board or Panel!

Officers interested in sitting on a board or panel can volunteer now.

April 9, 2025

Introducing the Civil Engineering Qualification Insignia

The Coast Guard recognizes excellence in shore facility engineering, construction and management with this new insignia.

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

April 8, 2025

Shortage of Coast Guard uniform blue windbreaker jackets due to supply chain issues

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

April 7, 2025

Is your unit the best place to work in the Coast Guard?

Tell us why and your unit could be featured in our series “Best Places to Work”!

April 4, 2025

Good Order and Discipline: FY24 third-quarter report

Leaders throughout the Coast Guard are encouraged to share this message with their units and talk about the importance of adhering to the Coast Guard’s core values.