The U.S. Coast Guard and Marine Environmental Protection
The Coast Guard’s earliest official involvement in protecting natural resources began in 1822, shortly before the new Territory …
Homeland Security
An Interview with Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft
Adm. Paul Zukunft assumed the duties of the 25th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on May 30, …
Fire Scout UAS Operating from Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf
A Fire Scout UAS shown undergoing testing aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf near Los Angeles, Dec. 5 2014. The …
USCG Commissions the National Security Cutter Hamilton
On Dec. 6, 2014, the U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its fourth Legend-class vessel, the national security cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753), …
USCGC Polar Star Departs for Antarctica Resupply
As the thoughts of children around the world turn expectantly toward happenings at the North Pole this holiday season, the …
Maritime Security 2014 Caribbean
Maritime security and safety experts are meeting in Nassau, Bahamas, this week to examine mutual threats and solutions, and challenges …
Hagel Creates Homeland Ebola Strike Team
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel today ordered the formation of a DOD medical support team that can respond rapidly to …
Coast Guard Retires Last HU-25 Aircraft
The U.S. Coast Guard’s HU-25 will fly no more. The service retired its last operational Falcon, also called the Guardian, …
2014 Maritime Security West Conference
The 2014 Maritime Security West conference is underway in Tacoma, Washington.
The preconference day included tours of the Port of …
New National Security Cutter James Christening
On Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, the Coast Guard’s new national security cutter James (WMSL 754) will be christened in a …