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Coast Guard Sector Boston recognizes new cuttermen aboard the USS Constitution during an Eight Bells celebration, Oct. 18, 2021. The annual occasion commemorates sea service with a variety of events, including a writing competition. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Meecham.)

Nov. 9, 2022

2 cuttermen win 2022 Eight Bells contest to celebrate afloat service

These two authors captured experiences, challenges, camaraderie at sea.

First boat used by Aquinnah Wampanoag rescuers, photographed after the event. Samuel Anthony is seated third from right. (Courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum)

Nov. 4, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “They periled their lives for others”— Martha’s Vineyard’s Aquinnah Wampanoag heroes

Here's the story of the first Native Americans known to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

A technician works on a circuit board during recertification training at Coast Guard Electronics Repair Facility IERF) on Sep. 21, 2022. This will enable him to diagnose and perform repairs on miniature and microminiature components of electronics systems. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Shelldon Green.)

Nov. 3, 2022

Problems with an electronics system? Do this first

Here's what you should know about the Miniature Microminiature/Module Test Repair (2M/MTR).

Ensign Michael Barth takes his oath of office as he is joined by friends and active duty and Auxiliary members of Sector New York and the New York Recruiting Office. (Coast Guard Photo by Daniel Henry, US Coast Guard Public Affairs)

Oct. 31, 2022

How one member moved from the silver Auxiliary ranks to the gold bar of ensign

Ensign Michael Barth began his Coast Guard journey as an Auxiliary member; today he is assigned to Sector New York.

In this work from the U.S. Coast Guard Art Program 2014 Collection, "'Rollin', Rollin‚Rollin''" ID# 201401, crewmembers and their 47-foot Motor Life Boat roll in the surf during training exercises in waters near the Coast Guard station in Morro Bay, Calif. The station provides services for the Central California coast and port security coverage for a nuclear power plant and Vandenberg Air Force Base. U.S. Coast Guard Art Program work by Dennis D. Bloom.

Oct. 25, 2022

Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) celebrates International Artist Day

Honoring the service’s rich artistic tradition for years to come.

Oct. 21, 2022

Mission Support Excellence in Customer Service Award Recipients Announced

Congratulations to the 2021 award winners.

Oct. 17, 2022

Coast Guard mother and son reunite at LAX after three years apart

A family reunited after three years apart.

Oct. 17, 2022

Congratulations to 2022 Coast Guard Excellence in Safety Award recipients

Individual members and units are awarded for their dedication to safety efforts.

A young Marvin Perrett in his dress blue uniform during his World War II service in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Oct. 14, 2022

The Long Blue Line: The life and times of Marvin Perrett—Portrait of a World War II coxswain and FRC namesake

[Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2005 and has been modified to meet MyCG style. Marvin Perrett passed away in 2007. In recognition of his World War II service, he received numerous ribbons for naval campaigns in the European and Pacific theatres, as well as induction into the French Legion of Honor with rank of Chevalier. Perrett

Oct. 13, 2022

Attention Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs): Training is coming!

Sign up now for COR 101 training course on Oct. 18 and 19