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Faded color image of Chaplain Lt. Roland Gittelsohn in the field at Iwo Jima. (Findagrave.com)

May 26, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The Sermon—never forget the heroes of Iwo Jima

Dedication of 5th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima, 21 March 1945

U.S. Standard drink sizes

May 25, 2023

0-1-2-3: What are the low-risk drinking guidelines?

Are they more important than relaxing with an adult beverage?

Coast Guard Office of Leadership graphic

May 25, 2023

2023 Inspirational Award Winners

The eight award winners each displayed expertise in their field and rousing leadership of their teams.

Chief Petty Officer Gentry celebrates his advancement to E7 with his wife, Ashley, and daughter, Abby, on Oct. 22, 2021, at the River Front Park in North Charleston, South Carolina. Photo taken by Ms. Marianne Johnson.

May 24, 2023

“The impact we have globally and in our communities” - Why CPO Gentry serves at sea 

This is the third in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea. 

Members of team Seymour participate in a motorcycle safety course at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina Dec. 14, 2021. Basic riding course is mandated by the Air Force for all service members who wish to ride motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Airman 1st Class Hadley Neish)

May 23, 2023

Motorcycle safety month

Being that May is motorcycle safety month, riders of all levels need to go through a few safety checks.

U.S. Life-Saving Service crew pose for an official portrait in 1918 at Chicamacomico Station.

May 19, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Evidence suggests the Midgetts actually were Mighty!

The story of the Mighty Midgetts of North Carolina

A snippet of a quote "Real talk about mental health for Coast Guard members."

May 16, 2023

Recognizing Mental Health Month

Now is the time for some 'real talk' about mental health.

Members of the Coast Guard aircrew that responded to the Gander crash. (U.S. Coast Guard)

May 12, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Gander—the most famous aviation rescue that you’ve never heard of

This is the story of the Coast Guard's first civilian helicopter rescue.

Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, and Atlantic Area staff hold a commemorative flag with retired Army Maj. Gen. Peter Aylward, director of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration in Portsmouth, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2022. The VWC program awarded the flag in recognition of Coast Guard Atlantic Area becoming a commemorative partner of the organization. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kate Kilroy)

May 10, 2023

Honor our Vietnam veterans this weekend

From May 11-13, visitors will flock to Camp Legacy on the National Mall to check out helicopters, armored amphibious vehicles, historical artifacts, musical performances, drill teams, and lessons from curators on preserving your family members' own military artifacts.

A veteran of the Civil War as a U.S. Navy officer, and the Spanish-American War as part of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, Frank Hamilton Newcomb served for over 40 years in the U.S. sea services. He was a progressive thinking man and considered one of the finest officers of the Revenue Cutter Service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

May 5, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lt. Frank Newcomb and the Battle of Cardenas Bay 125 years ago

Spanning the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, Frank Hamilton Newcomb served for over 40 years in the U.S. sea services.