My Coast Guard
A black background and a globe setting the scene in space, there are satelites, planes, information flows, and arrows all showcasing how a distress call would originate, how it gets to the MCC, and then how it gets routed out to SAR teams to find the asset or personnel.

Nov. 1, 2024

Evolution of SAR

Search and rescue is a basic principle: someone is in distress and the Coast Guard answers the call, and that bias for action is an innate quality in the service’s long line of rescuers.

RADM Platt stands with Nicole Kalloch aboard the USCG Eagle.

Oct. 30, 2024

How I Got Here: Lessons from Rear Adm. Michael E. Platt

First District Commander discusses impact of Coast Guard Senior Education and Fellowships Program on his career.

A blue background white a white rectangular border. On the background is an envelope, opened, and the letterhead inside is showing to reveal the DHS logo. Beneath it, in black text is the phrase "Honoring our heroes"

Oct. 29, 2024

Honoring our heroes: Celebrate Veterans Day with DHS 

Celebrating service and saluting our veterans on Nov. 8th.

Blue background with a gold border, at the top of the graphic is the word Honor in gold print, under that in white font is the word Respect, and finally the bottom line says Devotion to Duty in white text.

Oct. 28, 2024

Let’s talk about Honor

Here’s your chance to help us get it right.

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew trains over Apra Harbor, Guam, on March 14, 2023. The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter is a short-range recovery helicopter used by the crew to perform search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security missions. The aircrew is forward deployed to Guam from Hawaii for six weeks serving the people of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands while working with U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam to assess the feasibility of more frequent operations in the islands and provide an additional search and rescue asset as available. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ed Mewborn)

Oct. 25, 2024

Coast Guard unveils first Operational Posture Statement 

Statement outlines priorities, demands, and future challenges 

Three photos of various interactions during the sector Miami Strengthening Service Culture visit.

Oct. 24, 2024

Coast Guard launches Service Readiness and Culture conversation series

Adm. Fagan: “Culture creates readiness”

A black background with white speckles through ought the image, additionally, there is white bold text that reads "Cyber Security Awareness" across the middle of the graphic.

Oct. 23, 2024

Time to take cybersecurity seriously

Straight talk from the Coast Guard's Cybersecurity Operations Center director.

A graphic depicting the Coast Guard Core Values.

Oct. 22, 2024

What do our Core Values mean in everyday life?

We need YOUR help to create clear, modern definitions of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty.

This year's theme Access to Good Jobs for All.

Oct. 21, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Access to Good Jobs for All

This October, the Coast Guard celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of inclusive hiring practices.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)

Oct. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance seeks new volunteers

The deadline for board member applications is Jan. 13, 2025.

Last reviewed on: 09/21/2023