My Coast Guard
Profile view of the Revenue Cutter Manning at about the time of the eruption of the Katmai Volcano, June 6, 1912. (U.S. Coast Guard)

June 6, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Katmai—Part I. America’s worst volcanic eruption and the Revenue Cutter’s humanitarian response

The Revenue Cutter Service was one of the agencies that combined to create to the U.S. Coast Guard. This is their story

Pride Month 2022 Graphic

June 3, 2022

Coast Guard commemorates LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Strength in unity for Pride Month.

Official headshot of Michael J. Swierc, who enlisted in the Coast Guard on Aug. 11, 1942, and trained as a motor machinist’s mate before deploying overseas for the first wave of the D-Day invasion. Swierc, who turned 100 years old on Nov. 6, 2021, received the Bronze Star Medal for helping save 126 Allied troops from drowning in the English Channel on June 6, 1944. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Pam Manka)

June 3, 2022

The Long Blue Line: D-Day, 1944—MoMM2 Swierc and the heroic saviors of CG-16

The night of the invasion was unbelievable. There was a continuous flash of light in the sky and we could hear the bombs. It was nonstop fire.   - Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Mike SwiercNearly 80 years have passed since Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Michael J. Swierc served on the Coast Guard Cutter CG-16 off Utah Beach during the

A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag.

June 2, 2022

Officers: Don’t miss OPM’s virtual roadshow on Intel/DCMS and Cyberspace assignments

 Event will take place June 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern

Coast Guard spouses, Petty Officer First Class Chelsea Rasmussen and Joshua Rasmussen, a retired chief petty officer, participate in the Shamrock race in Virginia Beach, Va., with their Angel Rider and friend, Anastasia Wartmann, April 9, 2018. (Official race photo)

June 2, 2022

Coast Guard members run across the nation with Ainsley Angels events

Giving back looks and feels different to everyone. For some, it is helping other to run with a purpose.

Coast Guard Commandant Change of Command

June 1, 2022

'It's about time': Biden instates first woman service chief during historic change of command

Adm. Linda Fagan has donned the shoulder boards of the Commandant who integrated the Coast Guard Academy in 1975.

The Office of Leadership is proud to present the Inspirational Leadership Awards. These annual awards recognize Coast Guard personnel who best exemplify the Coast Guard's Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

May 31, 2022

Coast Guard Announces 2022 Inspirational Leadership Award Winners

Commandant Karl L. Schultz has announced eight winners.

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Commandant Vice Adm. Linda Fagan

May 30, 2022

You're invited! Change of Command and Change of Watch

Here's how to watch the Change of Watch on Tuesday, May 31, and Change of Command on Wednesday, June 1.

Official Coast Guard photograph of Seaman First Class Fletcher Burton in dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard)

May 30, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Seaman First Class Fletch Burton—he went in harm’s way so others might live free

Memorial Day we remember those who gave all.

Commissaryman Robert Manges in his dress blues on leave from the Coast Guard. (Courtesy of Robert Manges)

May 27, 2022

The Long Blue Line: World War II Chief Commissaryman Robert Manges—100-years strong!

Celebrating a 100-year-old Coast Guard veteran