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A logo of the USCG Civil Rights team

May 15, 2023

Advancing leaders through opportunity

Coast Guard celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Rear Adm. Wiemers honors the 2022 Deployable Special Forces (DSF) Award winners celebrated during the DSF Commanders Conference April 20, 2023.

May 15, 2023

Congratulations to the very first winners of the Deployable Specialized Forces Awards

The Coast Guard announces the winners of the 2022 Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) Awards—the inaugural year of the award. 

Carreno family poses in front of USCG asset

May 12, 2023

New policy makes it easier for green card holders to enlist

Here’s how YOU can use the change to earn a $1,000 STAR recruiting bonus. 

Members of the Coast Guard aircrew that responded to the Gander crash. (U.S. Coast Guard)

May 12, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Gander—the most famous aviation rescue that you’ve never heard of

This is the story of the Coast Guard's first civilian helicopter rescue.

Coast Guard Foundation's Coastie Camper graphic

May 11, 2023

Apply now for the Coastie Camper program!

Coast Guard Foundation expands Coastie Camper program so more families can afford summer activities and technology.

A crewmember on Coast Guard Cutter Healy takes a swing at the crew’s new biodegradable golf balls while on patrol in May 2022.

May 11, 2023

Units: Submit your Shipmate Funds request by June 30

The Coast Guard Foundation wants to help meet your unit’s fitness, morale and recreational needs.

U.S. Coast Guard Esports team competes in multinational competition

May 10, 2023

Watch Coast Guard Gaming compete this Saturday

Cheer for our gaming team during the USO Commanders Cup, either on Twitch or live at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida!

Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, and Atlantic Area staff hold a commemorative flag with retired Army Maj. Gen. Peter Aylward, director of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration in Portsmouth, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2022. The VWC program awarded the flag in recognition of Coast Guard Atlantic Area becoming a commemorative partner of the organization. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kate Kilroy)

May 10, 2023

Honor our Vietnam veterans this weekend

From May 11-13, visitors will flock to Camp Legacy on the National Mall to check out helicopters, armored amphibious vehicles, historical artifacts, musical performances, drill teams, and lessons from curators on preserving your family members' own military artifacts.

Master Chief Petty Officer Disbennett’s ham radio will be on display at Camp Legacy on the National Mall from May 11-13.

May 10, 2023

“I love you…Over.”

The story behind the Coast Guard's Vietnam-era ham radio on display at Camp Legacy this weekend

May 9, 2023

Attn: Military personnel with Florida driver’s licenses

If you live out of state, check to be sure you aren’t impacted by a recent glitch