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(Left) Vintage photograph of Sumner Kimball early in his Treasury Department career. (Right) Photograph of U.S. Life-Saving Service General Superintendent, Sumner Kimball, late in his service career. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Kimball—Second most important civilian in Coast Guard history!
Feb. 13, 2026
Through his remarkable 53-year career in federal service, Sumner Kimball shaped the modern U.S. Coast Guard, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Service uses your feedback to improve Coast Guard-managed housing
Feb. 12, 2026
With a record 44% response rate, your feedback is now driving the future of the Coast Guard’s housing program.

PIE Program volunteers from Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston a 2025 PIE Award winner at USCG STEM NOLA Buoyancy & Density Workshop at San Jacinto College Maritime Campus, LaPorte, TX. From left to right: AUX Glenn A. Colaco, LTJG Thomas D. Unger, MST1 (now ENS) Brandon R. Nidiffer, ENS (now LTJG) Catarina L. Goncalves, MCPO Jenell D. Kindregan, ENS (now LTJG) Zachary O. Broomfield, CDR Kelly M. Brown, and LT Phung P. Pham. Photo taken by STEM NOLA photographer.
Increasing Awareness of the Coast Guard, its Missions, and Career Opportunities
Feb. 11, 2026
 Partnerships in Education (PIE) Program recognizes winners of 2025 PIE Awards.

USS Serpens at anchor somewhere in the Pacific islands with derricks extended to take on cargo. (U.S. Navy)
USS Serpens—Coast Guard’s worst loss of life over 80 years ago
Feb. 11, 2026
A vital supply line in the Pacific, the USS Serpens was destroyed in one of the largest disasters in U.S. Coast Guard history.

The Veteran Ventures Program (VVP)
Turn your business idea into a reality
Feb. 10, 2026
Apply now for the Spring 2026 Veteran Ventures Program Cohort.