Latest Family News

March 3, 2023

The Long Blue line: Greenland—Coast Guard’s Arctic combat zone of World War II, 1940-41

Securing mineral rights in Greenland allowed the US to build warships swiftly. 

Feb. 28, 2023

Legacy’s Shadow: The Keeper’s Lost Grave

Finding the final resting place of Keeper Capt. L.S. Wescott

Feb. 27, 2023

New law allows Coast Guard spouses to transfer job licenses 

President Biden signs Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act 

Feb. 24, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Remembering centurium Alphonzo Barbour—eyewitness to African American history

The Coast Guard's 8th MCPOCG shares his time with a centenarian.

Feb. 21, 2023

Coast Guard announces 2022 Engineer of the Year Award 

Andrew Lawrence honored for outstanding achievements.

Feb. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The mystery of “River Cutter” Yocona the Coast Guard's first desegregated cutter homeported in the Deep South.

Homeported in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Cutter Yocona’s achievement remains an important chapter in American minority history.

Feb. 16, 2023

Coast Guard members: lace your shoes—the 2023 Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is nearly here

Registrations for the race now to join in-person or virtually. 

Feb. 15, 2023

Coast Guard Families: CGMA is offering expanded supplemental educational assistance you may need

CGMA increased it’s Supplemental Education Grant for those enrolled in post-secondary education. 

Feb. 14, 2023

BNA is now payable to eligible Coast Guard members  

Five-year program began Jan. 1  

Feb. 14, 2023

Coast Guard Reserve Component marks 82nd anniversary  

Here’s how to watch the Feb. 16 commemoration