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A black background and a globe setting the scene in space, there are satelites, planes, information flows, and arrows all showcasing how a distress call would originate, how it gets to the MCC, and then how it gets routed out to SAR teams to find the asset or personnel.

Nov. 1, 2024

Evolution of SAR

Search and rescue is a basic principle: someone is in distress and the Coast Guard answers the call, and that bias for action is an innate quality in the service’s long line of rescuers.

A blue background white a white rectangular border. On the background is an envelope, opened, and the letterhead inside is showing to reveal the DHS logo. Beneath it, in black text is the phrase "Honoring our heroes"

Oct. 29, 2024

Honoring our heroes: Celebrate Veterans Day with DHS 

Celebrating service and saluting our veterans on Nov. 8th.

Blue background with a gold border, at the top of the graphic is the word Honor in gold print, under that in white font is the word Respect, and finally the bottom line says Devotion to Duty in white text.

Oct. 28, 2024

Let’s talk about Honor

Here’s your chance to help us get it right.

Three photos of various interactions during the sector Miami Strengthening Service Culture visit.

Oct. 24, 2024

Coast Guard launches Service Readiness and Culture conversation series

Adm. Fagan: “Culture creates readiness”

A black background with white speckles through ought the image, additionally, there is white bold text that reads "Cyber Security Awareness" across the middle of the graphic.

Oct. 23, 2024

Time to take cybersecurity seriously

Straight talk from the Coast Guard's Cybersecurity Operations Center director.

A graphic depicting the Coast Guard Core Values.

Oct. 22, 2024

What do our Core Values mean in everyday life?

We need YOUR help to create clear, modern definitions of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)

Oct. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance seeks new volunteers

The deadline for board member applications is Jan. 13, 2025.

Coast Guard expands Critical Housing Area (CHA) policy to include more members as shortages persist.

Oct. 10, 2024

Coast Guard expands Critical Housing Area (CHA) policy to include more members as shortages persist

Unaccompanied members, and all members assigned to a location subsequently designated a CHA, can now request benefits.

Members of Port Security Unit 301from Cape Cod, Mass., and deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, escort the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis in the waters of Guantanamo Bay.

Oct. 9, 2024

Special Duty Pay and Assignment Pay updates announced

SDP and AP adjustments reflect Coast Guard needs and priorities.

Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Oct. 8, 2024

Meet the Coast Guard’s new Special Trial Counsels

Join us for a virtual tour of their practice courtroom in Charleston, S.C.

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