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The Coast Guard is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported – regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

June 5, 2024

Commandant: Celebrate Pride Month by “living your truth”

The Coast Guard is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported – regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lt. Keith Kraker, Lt. Kyla Hughley, AST2 Benjamin Woodward, and AET3 Dan Brown pose for a photo after being recognized as the Naval Helicopter Association’s 2023 Aircrew of the Year (Non-Deployed). (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 4, 2024

Air Station Detroit aircrew recognized by Naval Helicopter Association

The 2023 Aircrew of the Year (Non-Deployed) is awarded to an aircrew who demonstrates the most professional airmanship and overall performance as a crew during helicopter operations.

June 3, 2024

The Coast Guard’s Online World of Learning to go-live on June 10

Jump into the legacy LMS to print your transcript.

June 3, 2024

Deadline Extended: Submit your nomination for the national Latina style award

Nominations are being accepted until June 21, 2024.

May 31, 2024

Supplemental Education Grants temporarily paused

CGMA Supplemental Education Grants will be paused to focus on support during hurricane season.

Coast Guard blue background with an eagle and life saving floatie in the center. Inside of the life saving device is a wave and a star.

May 31, 2024

Coast Guard announces new recruiting initiative beta test

Prospective recruits may now be eligible to enlist under the Return to You Program, which guarantees their first assignment after basic training will be close to home.

Pictured (left to right) Lt. Cmdr. Roger Butturini and Joe Stammer at the 2010 Tom’s Run.

May 31, 2024

What makes Tom’s Run the best team building exercise in the nation’s capital?

Coast Guard reflects on the event as long-time race coordinator Roger Butturini passes the baton to Cmdr. Paul Schurke.

Rare photograph of landing craft from the Samuel Chase landing the first wave of troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Frank DeVita may have manned one of these landing craft. (National Archives)

May 31, 2024

“Love your Freedom, because that’s what we fought for” — D-Day Gunner’s Mate Frank DeVita

“There’s a cemetery right above Omaha Beach with 9,400 dead GIs. I go there every year and I cry, and I cry. They made the biggest sacrifice. They gave their lives so that we have freedom today.” - Frank DeVita