Latest Officer News

Sept. 8, 2026

A new era for enlisted leadership begins: First LAMS class graduates from Training Center Birmingham‑Southern 

First step to building a world-class Coast Guard Enlisted Leadership Center of Excellence

Sept. 4, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Maggie Norvell--Guardian of Lake Pontchartrain

“There isn’t anything unusual in a woman keeping a light in her window to guide men folk home. I just happen to a keep a bigger light than most…”

Sept. 3, 2026

Not my job! Why saving lives from illegal charters is everyone's lane

Everyone can recognize and report suspected illegal charters.

Sept. 2, 2026

Four boats in 15 minutes: How HITRON and Coast Guard Cutter Stone pulled off an unprecedented interdiction

Coast Guard helicopter crew and cutter team receive White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Maritime Interdiction of the Year Award for stopping four go-fast vessels and eight smugglers carrying 4,936 kilograms of cocaine.

Sept. 1, 2026

Coast Guard reinstates standard Body Composition Screenings for all members

The PFT is no longer a primary path to compliance for BCS.

Aug. 31, 2026

New Coast Guard Cyberspace Qualification Insignia unveiled

Insignia to be available by the end of October

Aug. 29, 2026

The Long Blue Line: SARWET—the Sea-Air-Rotary-Wing Evacuation Team

Sea Air Rotary Wing Evacuation Team (SARWET) was dreamed up by Aviation Electrician Third Class

Aug. 26, 2026

How you can help your fellow Coasties by giving to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

CGMA launches 2026 fundraising campaign to support members and families in need

Aug. 25, 2026

A PCS reminder: Avoid these common pitfalls

The PCS Assist Team shares what it's seeing this transfer season and how members can prevent/resolve common problems

Aug. 21, 2026

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Pararescue

The U.S. military’s first parachute rescue unit.