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Joe Rodriguez operating in the field with the Drug Interdiction Assist Team or DIAT. (Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association)
Jose Luis “Joe” Rodriguez
Jan. 17, 2025
Hero and Hispanic American trailblazer of the Coast Guard.

USCGC Mackinaw WLBB-30 docked at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL with Christmas Trees on the deck. The trees will be offloaded tomorrow by crew members and volunteers and sent to various community organizations where they will be given to needy families.( U.S. Coast Guard Photo by AUXPA1 Matthew Thompson)
25 years and counting
Jan. 17, 2025
Looking back at the Coast Guard’s contribution to holiday cheer.

You can achieve your goal with the Coast Guard Mentoring Program.
New Year – New YOU
Jan. 16, 2025
You can achieve your goal with the Coast Guard Mentoring Program.

Cyber Mission Specialist insignia
Coast Guard announces formal “A” School for Cyber Mission Specialists
Jan. 15, 2025
Waitlist to open for sign up Feb. 3.

Ombudsman logo.
Ombudsmen are now recognized as official members of their command’s leadership team
Jan. 14, 2025
The change in status comes from an update to the Ombudsman Program Instruction.

Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.
2024 Women's Policy Guide now available!
Jan. 13, 2025
Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.

In 2009, members of LEDET 409 detained suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151. (U.S. Coast Guard)
LEDETs — Over 40 years of law enforcement boarding missions
Jan. 10, 2025
Rapid growth of illegal narcotics smuggling by sea drove the need for highly trained boarding teams.

Lessons from a mental health journey.
We’ve lost too many shipmates to suicide. Here’s how we can help each other
Jan. 8, 2025
Lessons from my mental health journey.