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2. The only known image of Revenue Cutter Service officer William Cooke Pease. Taken in 1860, it is the oldest photograph of a cutterman that exists. (Florence Kern, Captain Pease: U.S. Coast Guard Pioneer)

May 28, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. Pease recounts the Key West Hurricane 170 years ago!

Here is a historical first-hand account of the Key West Hurricane of 1846 (a.k.a. The Great Havana Hurricane).

Coast Guard members from units surrounding Mobile, Alabama, come together at Radney Funeral Home in Mobile to honor John F. Crowley who passed away May 19 May 26, 2017. Crowley served over 30 years in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Magee/Released)

May 28, 2021

Memorial Day: Honor Guardmen reflect on the historical traditions of military funeral honors

The presentation of colors, bugler, and gun salutes are wartime traditions carried on by our Honor Guard

Members of the Coast Guard District Seven wear their life jackets in support of Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day in Miami, Florida, May 21, 2021. This event marks the start of National Safe Boating Week which helps raise boating safety awareness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Hernandez)

May 27, 2021

Frontline Focus

Coast Guard kicks off National Safe Boating Week 2021, and Coast Guard, DoD Partners conduct search and rescue exercise off N.C. coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 31, 202) Sister ships USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) moor side-by-side March 31, 2021, at Sector San Juan as they continue their journey to their new homeport. Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman are en route to their new homeport in Bahrain in support of the Navy’s U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. While in the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, the crews will support engagements with partner countries strengthening relationships and demonstrating our continued commitment to global maritime security and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

May 27, 2021

Don’t miss these solicitations!  

Check out the award nomination information and the Coast Guard Organizational Survey details. 

Representing the winners in each category of the 2020 Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards are, from left, Auxiliarist Alvaro Ferrando, Cmdr. Joel Carse, Cmdr. Baxter Smoak, Douglas Campbell, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristin Talbott and Petty Officer 1st Class James Lenkiewicz.

May 27, 2021

The Top Six Coast Guard Innovations of 2020

Great ideas from around the Coast Guard are recognized at the Thomsen Innovation Awards

A team from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy participated in the National Security Agency’s 20th annual National Cyber Exercise (NCX), a three-day cyber competition that tests the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills virtually, April 8-10, 2021. The Coast Guard Academy recently instituted a Cyber Systems degree to meet the needs of the services cyber security strategy of defending cyber space, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Medley)

May 27, 2021

CGCYBER keeps both Coast Guard’s networks and the Marine Transportation System safe from outside intrusions 

Current events demonstrate the importance of cyber security

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 31, 202) Sister ships USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) moor side-by-side March 31, 2021, at Sector San Juan as they continue their journey to their new homeport. Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman are en route to their new homeport in Bahrain in support of the Navy’s U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. While in the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, the crews will support engagements with partner countries strengthening relationships and demonstrating our continued commitment to global maritime security and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

May 27, 2021

Bravo Zulu

A major step forward was taken in replacing the service’s aging river buoy and inland construction tenders; Congratulations to all members and civilian employees on their accomplishments!

James Price received his Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences (2020) from Ohio State University. He studied the microbial communities and trophic strategies of Hawaiian corals in the context of a changing climate. He also earned a Master of Science in Biology from Purdue University – Fort Wayne and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Southern University. Price grew up in Suwanee, Georgia.

May 26, 2021

Prestigious marine policy Sea Grant Knauss fellowships join the Coast Guard   

Coast Guard’s response directorate receives placements after lengthy hiatus from the fellowship program 

The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle's crew gather with local community and industry members for a group photo on the deck of the Eagle Aug. 3, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia. The local community and industry members consisted of people from Minority Serving Institutions, Norfolk State University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Cmdr. Ann Bassolino.

May 26, 2021

Comin' Back Strong!

Join us for Wellness Wednesday discussion today to discus getting back to normal.

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May 26, 2021

FSAFeds announces special enrollment period

The new June enrollment period is just one of a few important changes you need to know about.

Last reviewed on: 09/21/2023