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Coast Guard enlistment photograph of Joseph R. Toahty at age 21. (National Archives)
A faded image of marines landing on Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942. The marines landing on Guadalcanal far outnumbered the unprepared Japanese troops and civilian airfield workers on the island, so the enemy fled for the cover of Guadalcanal’s jungle interior. (U.S. Navy)

Aug. 23, 2024

Guadalcanal — Pawnee warrior strikes the first blow beside Doug Munro

Joseph Robert Toahty became the first Pawnee Indian to go to sea, the first Native American to participate in a U.S. naval offensive operation, and first Native American to set foot in enemy territory.

Aug. 14, 2024

Join the Coast Guard Sports Program and compete alongside elite athletes

Play with a former WNBA player and a golf champion as part of Coast Guard’s Sports Program.

Here’s a handy list of housing resources for your PCS

July 30, 2024

PCS 101: Help for last-minute housing challenges

Here’s a handy list of housing resources for your PCS.

Capt. Brian Maggi, Head of Civil Engineering at the Coast Guard Academy, holds up a drone during a training course at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn, Feb 21, 2023. The Coast Guard Short Ranged Unmanned Aerial Systems (SR-UAS) program is designed to create designated pilots and integrate drone capabilities into various missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

July 23, 2024

Short-Range Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Challenging the status quo

How to boost your programs' efficiency, safety, and reduce costs for various missions.

A Coast Guard Port Security Unit 308 transportable port security boat is loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-5M Galaxy at Stennis International Airport. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Anderson)

July 22, 2024

Empowering YOU through your mobilization cycle

Reservists: These insider's tips will make your next activation easier for you and your family.

Carl Shipley, ROV & UPSEC program manager, prepares an unmanned submersible vehicle to search for victims of the March 26, 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. The Coast Guard integrated unmanned ROVs with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to search for victims following the accident. (Photo by David Adams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

July 17, 2024

Coast Guard integrates aerial, underwater drones to locate victims of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Technology provides real-time map both above and below sea.

June 21, 2024

Coast Guard Auxiliary Celebrates 85th Anniversary

Recognizing 85 years of service to the nation and the amazing volunteers that make up this extraordinary organization

Black and white photo of Seaman John “Jack” DeNunzio in dress blues. (Coast Guard Collection)

A rare color photo of Flotilla Ten on the River Dart, England, preparing for the landings on D-Day. (Coast Guard Collection)

June 14, 2024

D-Day hero Jack DeNunzio and LCI-94 at Normandy

Jack DeNunzio’s final breath would be forever recorded for posterity by a Coast Guard photographer and a world-renowned Life Magazine combat photographer.

June 10, 2024

Lt. Justin Townsend receives 2024 Society of American Indian Government Employees Award

Coast Guard officer honored for achievements in the workplace and beyond.

Rare photograph of landing craft from the Samuel Chase landing the first wave of troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Frank DeVita may have manned one of these landing craft. (National Archives)

May 31, 2024

“Love your Freedom, because that’s what we fought for” — D-Day Gunner’s Mate Frank DeVita

“There’s a cemetery right above Omaha Beach with 9,400 dead GIs. I go there every year and I cry, and I cry. They made the biggest sacrifice. They gave their lives so that we have freedom today.” - Frank DeVita