My Coast Guard
The 55-member USCG Band is an elite active-duty unit comprised of masters of their craft, led by Cmdr. Adam Williamson. It is the sole musical representative of the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security

May 28, 2024

“Heartland Harmonies” the Coast Guard Band 2024 tour

This year, the band brings their sound to the cities of District 8.

Strengthening Service Culture

May 24, 2024

Strengthening Service Culture SITREP: Initial progress to make the Coast Guard a better workplace

The Coast Guard is strengthening Service culture through multiple initiatives.

2024 first quarter report

May 24, 2024

Good Order and Discipline: FY24 first quarter report

Leaders throughout the Coast Guard are encouraged to share this message with their units and talk about the importance of adhering to the Coast Guard’s core values.

A painting by Peter Rindlisbacher of the Cutter James Madison capturing the British merchantman Shamrock. (Coast Guard Collection)

May 24, 2024

Rogue cutter Madison — remembering our first POWs 210 years ago

Filth, disease, vermin, overcrowding and lack of fresh air and water made life on hulks a battle for survival.

Navy background with a gold border and the OPM logo with an eagle in the middle of the graphic. Under the eagle the graphic says fair, equitable, repeatable, defendable.

May 23, 2024

New Officer Assignment Shopping List offers improved user experience

List gives officers expanded access to billet availability info.

New tools from EPM-3 can help you get more out of the Enlisted Evaluation System.

May 21, 2024

EPM-3 announces new enlisted evaluation tools

New tools from EPM-3 can help you get more out of the Enlisted Evaluation System.

Graphic with a blue background and bold white print across the middle of the graphic saying "Strengthening Service Culture."

May 21, 2024

Strengthening service culture – Full speed ahead

Working together we will ensure our culture reflects our core values.

A rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City prepares to be lowered on to the back section of a nacelle during a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) off the coast Virginia on Oct. 17, 2023. The goal of the unique training was to identify challenges, understand limitations, and develop solutions to uphold our commitment to search and rescue and safety at sea. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)

May 20, 2024

Happy National SAR Week!

Thank you to all the responders who risk their lives everyday.

Servicewide Exams (SWE) rescheduled for August 26 -29, 2024

May 17, 2024

Servicewide Exams (SWE) rescheduled for Aug. 26 -29, 2024

Additional flexibility will be offered in make-up exams.

A crew member from Coast Guard Station Portsmouth looks over the radar while underway for two-boat tactical coxswain training in Portsmouth, Virginia on Aug. 22, 2023. Tactical Coxswains and crew members normally attend a two week developmental course at Special Missions Training Center at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where they practice and perform until the member demonstrates proficiency in the mission requirements. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)

May 17, 2024

Coast Guard rolls out modernized Coxswain Core Course

The Coxswain Core Course is an example of tailored, on-demand training that is helping to transform our ready workforce.