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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addresses Coast Guard senior leaders, praising the service’s specialized expertise in controlling, securing and defending America’s borders and maritime approaches, including U.S. ports and waterways.

May 16, 2025

Sec. Noem: “The change I’m asking of you — Force Design 2028, our roadmap for change — is the biggest change since 1915”

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and senior Department of Defense officials discuss Coast Guard transformation with senior USCG leaders.

Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), from May 12 through Sept. 19.

May 13, 2025

The PCS Assist Team is back!

The Permanent Change of Station Assist Team is ready to help members with their most challenging moving problems. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, May 12 - Sept. 19.

This second session of a 6-part series on Data Literacy will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 1 to 2 pm ET.

May 12, 2025

DHS Leader Efficiency invites you to a Lunch and Learn on survey design best practices

This second session of a 6-part series on Data Literacy will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 1 to 2 pm ET.

Beginning May 15, 2025, the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) submission process is changing.

May 9, 2025

Streamlining OER submissions

Reduce OER processing delays, ease burden across fleet. The new OER submission tool takes effect May 15, 2025.

Department of Defense needs your input to make sure BAH rates are adequate

May 8, 2025

Military members: Check your inbox for an important Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) survey

Department of Defense needs your input to make sure BAH rates are adequate.

LTJG Bryan Holland getting ready to take part in a hackathon at Microsoft Corp.’s office in Reston, VA in September 2024. Holland worked with Microsoft as part of C5I Industry Training (C5IIT) program that lets members spend a year learning from private industry.

May 7, 2025

Cyber officers: Get real-world technical experience at private companies

Apply for the June 2026 C5I and Naval Engineering industry training programs by May 9, 2025.

Unit photo of Coast Guard Station Miami Beach.

May 6, 2025

Best Places to Work: Station Miami Beach

Great people, great missions, and a great city.

LCDR Andrea Psimer, Division Chief Office of Cutter Forces (CG-7511), was named the 2024 Vander Putten Inspirational Student of the Year (ISOY).

April 30, 2025

LCDR Andrea Psimer named the 2024 Vander Putten Inspirational Student of the Year (ISOY)

The ISOY award recognizes members who demonstrate sustained exceptional standards of proficiency and dedication while reflecting the service's core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

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.