United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Our roadmap for the future to best serve the American people.

Apr 03 2025

Force Design 2028

Our roadmap for the future to best serve the American people.
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This resource is designed to provide clear, up-to-date information about recent Presidential Executive Orders and their implementation across the Coast Guard workforce. (CAC)

Feb 21 2025

Presidential Directives Implementation FAQ

This resource is designed to provide clear, up-to-date information about recent Presidential Executive Orders and their implementation across the Coast Guard workforce. (CAC)
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The words 20 Years Later are shown on the top of a bus. In the foreground, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer is hoisting a survivor during Hurricane Katrina.

Sep 03 2025

Katrina 20th Anniversary Commemoration

The words 20 Years Later are shown on the top of a bus. In the foreground, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer is hoisting a survivor during Hurricane Katrina.
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Featured News

Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point aircrews conduct flight formations in the soon to be retired HC-130H Hercules airplane. The HC-130H model has been assigned to the unit since 1959 and is being replaced by the HC-130J model. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Scott Handlin)

Coast Guard Awards $68 Million Contract for New HC-130J Hangars at Air Station Barbers Point

Sept. 17, 2025

The Coast Guard awarded a $68.8 million contract to build new hangars at Air Station Barbers Point.

Coast Guard invests $50M to revamp Merchant Mariner Credentialing system

Sept. 17, 2025

The Coast Guard is modernizing its Mariner Credentialing Program to improve efficiency and support the maritime industry.

Do you qualify for FY2026 bonuses?

Sept. 16, 2025

Next year’s bonuses even more targeted to meet recruiting, retention, and assignment needs.

A Message from Acting Vice Commandant on Reinforcing Coast Guard Core Values in Online Interactions

Sept. 15, 2025

A message from Acting Vice Commandant on reinforcing Coast Guard Core Values in online interactions.

Your voice matters, especially in the biennial survey.

Participate in the Workplace Experiences Survey of Military Members (WESM)

Sept. 15, 2025

Your voice matters, especially in the biennial survey.

Military OneSource Launches Coast Guard Information Page

Sept. 12, 2025

Military OneSource is a valuable, free benefit available to all active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members, as well as eligible family members.

Distinguished Coast Guard pilot Charles Thrun standing on an OL-5 float in an early aviator suit. Notice the landing gear folded into the float behind him. (Smithsonian Institution)

“CG 1”—the Coast Guard’s first aircraft

Sept. 12, 2025

Driven by the need to combat rum-running during Prohibition, the U.S. Coast Guard established its aviation program, acquiring its first aircraft, and proving the value of aerial interdiction.