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Santa and his elves visit Old Harbor, Alaska, with an air crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and give presents to the children as part of the Santa to the Villages program, Dec. 8, 2023. This program has been happening since 1974 and the presents were courtesy of the Coast Guard’s Kodiak Spouses Association. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Kearney)
Your Coast Guard watch and reading list for the holidays!
Dec. 23, 2025
Cozy up this season with great movies, tv shows, and books on the Nation’s First Responders.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) conducts on-ice research in the Arctic Ocean, Oct. 1, 2025. Coast Guard operations in the Arctic are critical to expanding our understanding of the Arctic operating environment for advancing national security objectives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)
Submit your New Year’s cutter logs!
Dec. 22, 2025
Your chance to honor a classic Coast Guard tradition.

A colorful commemorative painting of the expedition by artist Dean Ellis. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Northwest Passage—Coast Guardsmen the first Americans to break the ice!
Dec. 19, 2025
After centuries of failed attempts that saw many explorers vanish, it was a trio of U.S. Coast Guard cutters that finally conquered the long-sought Northwest Passage.

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Coast Guard members to receive Devotion to Duty payment for outstanding service
Dec. 18, 2025
One-time payment recognizes workforce’s dedication through a year of transformation

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Multi-factor authentication is coming to Direct Access
Dec. 18, 2025
All users without a CAC must enroll in multi-factor authentication to log in.

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