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A graphic celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the USCG.

Sept. 16, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating pioneers of change

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans.

-Chief Boatswain’s Mate Pablo Valent shown later in his career in a service photograph in his dress uniform. (National Archives) -A Type “E” 36-foot motor surfboat similar to the one used by the Brazos Station crew to rescue the men aboard the schooner Cape Horn. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Sept. 13, 2024

Brazos Station’s Latino lifesavers and the catastrophic Florida Keys Hurricane

The Florida Keys Hurricane of 1919 was one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history. In its path sailed numerous unsuspecting vessels.

A petty officer 2nd class is in a dress uniform to receive a "pinning" of a brand new rank insignia for Response Operations Ashore.

Sept. 11, 2024

Coast Guard issues new Response Operations Ashore Insignia

Sector Maryland-National Capital Region ceremony marks service’s first new insignia in over 20 years.

Secretary’s Awards – Celebrating Achievement – Duty, Excellence, Honor

Sept. 9, 2024

Celebrating Excellence: Honoring the annual DHS Secretary’s Awardees

These awards underscore the Coast Guard’s commitment to excellence and the remarkable efforts its members make to safeguard the nation.

Coast Guard enlistment photograph of Joseph R. Toahty at age 21. (National Archives) A faded image of marines landing on Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942. The marines landing on Guadalcanal far outnumbered the unprepared Japanese troops and civilian airfield workers on the island, so the enemy fled for the cover of Guadalcanal’s jungle interior. (U.S. Navy)

Aug. 23, 2024

Guadalcanal — Pawnee warrior strikes the first blow beside Doug Munro

Joseph Robert Toahty became the first Pawnee Indian to go to sea, the first Native American to participate in a U.S. naval offensive operation, and first Native American to set foot in enemy territory.

A graphic encouraging participation in Coast Guard Innovations

Aug. 22, 2024

Coast Guard Innovation Program wants your help for its Silver Jubilee

New CG_Ideas@Work challenge asks how to improve the program.

Soaked and tired, a U.S. Life-Saving Service crew lands the rescued survivors of a shipwreck. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 16, 2024

Hero without a headstone

Forgotten Keeper Joseph Doyle and his Gold Lifesaving Medal rescues.

Portrait photo of Cmdr. Gretal Kinney, Federally Employed Women Military Meritorious Service Award recipient. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 15, 2024

Cmdr. Gretal Kinney honored with Federally Employed Women Military Meritorious Service Award

Kinney received the FEW award for her impactful work as the Coast Guard’s Gender Policy Advisor and the Deputy Chief of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Portrait photo of Cmdr. Roberto Concepcion, the 2024 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award recipient. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 13, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award recipient, Cmdr. Roberto Concepcion!

Concepcion is recognized for his achievement in recruiting and retention efforts in government for under-represented groups across the Coast Guard workforce.

Spouses can apply for $1,000 grants from today, Aug.1, to Dec. 1, 2024.

Aug. 1, 2024

Coast Guard Foundation spouses education grants are now open!

Spouses can apply for $1,000 grants from Aug.1 - Dec. 1, 2024.