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The Coast Guard's Olympic Ties

While opening night ceremonies of the 30th Olympiad stir the imagination, inspire and invoke a sense of community, the United...

Healy Underway on Arctic West Summer Deployment

A Look Back: Female Rescue Swimmer Makes Coast Guard History

In 2013, Chief Petty Officer Karen Voorhees became the first woman to advance to chief petty officer in the rate of aviation...

Auxiliarist Goes Beyond the Call of Duty

It was May 2009 when Mary “Dazy” DeSena ventured down to Lake Michigan’s shoreline with her family.

CG Auxiliarist Serves as Bugler for Honor Guard

Canine Carries On Police Officer's Legacy

Coast Guard Honors New Ancient Keeper

Corpsman Inspires Coast Guard Shipmates

Coast Guard Celebrates Military Child of the Year

Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis Ends 40-Year Career

Shipmate of the Week – AUX Jake Shaw

Coast Guard Cutter Offloads 1,200 Christmas Trees

Coast Guardsman Mentors During Bering Sea Patrol

Coast Guardsman Inspires Team Through Leadership

Family of Nine Rescued During Tropical Storm

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