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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In the Coast Guard’s first major seizure of marijuana, Cutter Dauntless seized Fishing Vessel Big L with 1,130 pounds of pot in March 1973. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Origins of drug interdiction
March 7, 2025
How the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless made history in the fight against drug smuggling.
Crew members from USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Florida, Mar. 6, 2025. The Valiant's crew secured the illegal drugs from six interdictions in the international waters of the Caribbean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)
Nominations for United States Interdiction Coordinator (USIC) awards due March 14
March 7, 2025
Annual award highlights exceptional achievements in drug interdiction.
U.S. Coast Guard logo.
Military members no longer reimbursed for travel or granted administrative leave to obtain an abortion
March 5, 2025
Coast Guard enforces Hyde Amendment in response to Presidential executive order, limits granting of administrative leave.
Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kevin Koski and Randy Perry, participate in the 12th annual Tom's Run relay race along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell)
Tom’s Run: Not a race, but a team-building journey
March 4, 2025
Registration is now open to participate in the 27th Annual Tom's Run, which honors CWO4 Tom Brooks.
Service honors Chief Warrant Officer-select Michael Horan’s life and legacy.
Coast Guard posthumously promotes Reservist killed in the line of duty
March 3, 2025
Service honors Chief Warrant Officer-select Michael Horan’s life and legacy.
A November 1991 Haitian migrant interdiction performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Making an Impact — Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s
Feb. 28, 2025
In the early 1980s, the Coast Guard recognized increase demand, complexity of law enforcement missions, and the need for an intelligence program.
Flag designed and sewn by the late Petty Officer 3rd Class Frederick LePalm while aboard Coast Guard Cutter SPAR in 1957. The flag was donated by his children, Beverly, Gary, and Bonnie, to the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Stanley Contrades).
How you can help preserve Coast Guard history
Feb. 27, 2025
An original flag's journey back to the service shows how your artifacts can make a difference.
Presidential Executive Order and DHS Directive opens path for rejoining the Service.
Coast Guard reinstates COVID-19 discharged servicemembers
Feb. 27, 2025
Presidential Executive Order and DHS Directive opens path for rejoining the Service.