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This year’s celebration will be hosted at Coast Guard Headquarters as well as online for virtual attendees on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. EST.

Nov. 19, 2024

Celebrating National Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month

This year’s celebration will be hosted at Coast Guard Headquarters as well as online for virtual attendees on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. EST.

Photograph of the U.S. Life-Saving Service crew at Neah Bay, Washington Territory. The crewmembers were predominantly Makah Tribe members. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 8, 2024

Native Americans in the Coast Guard

Native Americans have been members of the Coast Guard and its predecessor services for well over 200 years.

Petty Officer 1st Class John Toman’s award-winning Cauliflower Salad (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class John Toman)

Nov. 5, 2024

Petty Officer 1st Class John Toman wins American Culinary Federation’s 2024 Chef of the Year Award

Coast Guard culinary specialist wins top civilian cooking award.

AMM1 Gus Jablonski standing with the Gander Express after receiving his Silver Medal of the Order of Leopold II from Belgium. (Courtesy of the Jablonski Family)

Oct. 18, 2024

Chief Gus Jablonski — enlisted pioneer of helicopter flight

As one of the first Coast Guard helicopter mechanics, Jablonski helped lay the groundwork for helicopter maintenance procedures.

Each award recipient was recognized for their commitment and positive influence in enhancing the role of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout the Coast Guard.

Oct. 11, 2024

Meet your 2024 Coast Guard LATINA Style Distinguished Military Service Award recipients

LATINA Style is an organization that supports professional Latina women.

Oct. 8, 2024

Help CSPI shape the next generation of Coasties

Become a CSPI Ambassador and support a diverse workforce that reflects the American people.

Official service photograph of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles L. Calhoun in his dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard)
The newly commissioned National Security Cutter, Charles Calhoun, steams up the Cooper River to its new homeport at Coast Guard Base Charleston. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 4, 2024

MCPOCG #1 Charles Calhoun — leader, mentor, trailblazer and NSC namesake

Calhoun's philosophy was, “You should have important goals in your life and make every effort possible to obtain those goals. Set your goals high. Believe in being the best in everything you want to accomplish.”