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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2016) A merchant mariner aboard the fast sealift ship SS Capella (T-AKR 293) mans the helm as the ship is underway to conduct a 120-hour turbo activation. The U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) conducts turbo activation to measure personnel and material readiness of the selected Ready Reserve Force. Capella, more than 40-years-old, is still among the fastest cargo ships in the world and capable of transporting nearly all equipment needed to outfit a full mechanized brigade of the U.S. Army. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

April 21, 2021

New courses developed by the Military to Mariner Program and approved by the National Maritime Center ease pathway to earning credentials

Here's a pathway to receive your merchant mariner credentials.

U.S. Coast Guard Mentoring Program

April 20, 2021

Enrollment is open for the Coast Guard Mentoring Program 

You can be among the first to participate in the new Coast Guard Mentoring Program. 

NEW LONDON, Conn. – U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard speaks at the Eclipse 2021 Awards Presentation, April 10, 2021. The purpose of Eclipse is to foster an inclusive environment by stimulating a community dialog that promotes a culture of respect. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by First Class Cadet Jordan Park)

April 20, 2021

Eclipse 2021: "Stronger together: Building bridges through a culture of respect."

Eclipse is part of a cadet-run tradition established by the Coast Guard Academy’s Genesis Council in the 1970’s with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and mentorship.  

Sneak peek: Bring Your Children to OUR Work Day

April 19, 2021

Hey kids, come visit us at work this Thursday!

All America's kids are invited! Fly a helicopter, launch a rescue mission, protect wildlife, test an oil sample, and more! Learn about careers in science, technology, engineering, math and law enforcement.

Vice Adm. Linda Fagan

April 19, 2021

Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan nominated to be Coast Guard Vice Commandant, first Coast Guard female 4-star admiral

Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan has been nominated by the White House to be the next Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Two Honor Guard members donated dozens of gently used dress shoes to a local menswear clothing closet.

April 19, 2021

Honor Guard members donate uniform shoes to help others put best foot forward

Two Coast Guard seaman find ways to donate gently used items to local nonprofit

U.S. Revenue Cutter Service ensign flown during the Civil War. (Coast Guard Collection)

April 16, 2021

The Long Blue Line: The Coast Guard fought in the Civil War 160 years ago!

The Civil War operations of the service reinforced the United States Revenue Cutter Service’s reputation as a legitimate branch of the U.S. military.

April 16, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cutter Golden Gate’s response to the San Francisco Earthquake 115 years ago!

The Revenue Cutter Service helped the City of San Francisco with firefighting, evacuations, and law and order immediately following the 1906 earthquake.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is about awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. This month our leaders are coming together to tell you that the Coast Guard needs each of you to build a culture of mutual respect at your units. We will build a better Coast Guard together. Here's how your unit can take the first step: Coast Guard SAPRR Resources.

April 15, 2021

USCG leadership: 'We're counting on YOU'

We all deserve an environment where we feel included, trusted and respected.

A team from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy participated in the National Security Agency’s 20th annual National Cyber Exercise (NCX), a three-day cyber competition that tests the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills virtually, April 8-10, 2021. The Coast Guard Academy recently instituted a Cyber Systems degree to meet the needs of the services cyber security strategy of defending cyber space, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Medley)

April 15, 2021

Coast Guard Academy participates in NSA Cyber Exercise 2021

The National Security Agency helps prepare future military leaders to protect our critical infrastructure by conducting the NSA Cyber Exercise (NCX)