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LTJG Tom Slattery ran the NYC Marathon for the Coast Guard on Nov. 5, 2023, placing 20th. Slattery, a premiere long-distance runner and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, was recently named the 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year.

March 11, 2025

LTJG Thomas Slattery named 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year

Two-time U.S. Olympic Trials competitor - who went to ROCI - finds joy in running and the Service

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)

March 7, 2025

Origins of drug interdiction

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)

March 7, 2025

Nominations for United States Interdiction Coordinator (USIC) awards due March 14

Annual award highlights exceptional achievements in drug interdiction.

U.S. Coast Guard logo.

March 5, 2025

Military members no longer reimbursed for travel or granted administrative leave to obtain an abortion

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)

March 4, 2025

Tom’s Run: Not a race, but a team-building journey

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.

March 3, 2025

Coast Guard posthumously promotes Reservist killed in the line of duty

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.

Feb. 28, 2025

Making an Impact — Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s

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).

Feb. 27, 2025

How you can help preserve Coast Guard history

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.

Feb. 27, 2025

Coast Guard reinstates COVID-19 discharged servicemembers

Presidential Executive Order and DHS Directive opens path for rejoining the Service.

USCG recipient RADM Cari Thomas. Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Ashish S. Vazirani hosts the 2024 Spirit of Hope awards in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 18, 2024. Since 2000, the SoH Award has been awarded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Military Departments (MilDeps) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to individuals or organizations that epitomize selfless service and dedicated commitment to our military. The SoH Award, named after Mr. Bob Hope, characterizes the values he embodied: Duty, Honor, Courage, Loyalty, Commitment, Integrity, and Selfless Dedication. (U.S. Army photo by Christopher Kaufmann)

Feb. 26, 2025

Nominations are now being accepted for the Spirit of Hope Award

Submit your nomination before Apr. 16, 2025.