Joe DiRenzo III

With new leadership came a new vision, a new strategy, and a sense of excitement. Admiral Fagan released Commandant’s Intent 2022, noting, “Tomorrow looks different. So will we."

In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard continued the significant operational tempo it has seen over the past few years, both within the United States and overseas.

A record hurricane season, renewed focus on the Arctic and counternarcotics, vessel construction, even greater emphasis on professional development, COVID-19, and a continued focus on diversity efforts.

The Coast Guard faced a number of significant events in 2019—from a 35-day government shutdown to interdicting semisubmersibles to Hurricane Dorian.

The past year has been one of the busiest in Coast Guard history.

The Coast Guard's mission following the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was monumental. What if it happens again?

The past 12 months for the U.S. Coast Guard were marked by significant success and some tragedy. The year also demonstrated that the service has moved beyond merely fraying at ...

During the past 12 months the Coast Guard experienced substantial operational demands across its full range of missions even as it put the final touches on a modernization plan to ...

On 14 February 2008, standing before a packed audience at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen, entering his third year at the helm ...

At press time, the Sea Services continued to respond to Hurricane Katrina's destruction-and a tough Army general named Russel Honore has assumed overall military command. Coast Guard helicopter and boat ...

In spite of increasing responsibilities in homeland security, Coast Guard forces remain committed to and equipped to support expeditionary operations.