by David Wyble | Aug 7, 2026 | Coasties, USCG, USCG News
Every year on August 7, Americans pause to observe Purple Heart Day, honoring the brave service members who were wounded or killed as a direct result of enemy action while defending the United States. On August 7, 2026, the observance once again reminds the nation...
by David Wyble | Jul 24, 2026 | Coasties, USCG, USCG Challenge Coins, USCG News
The United States Coast Guard has earned a worldwide reputation for answering one of the most urgent calls imaginable: search and rescue (SAR). Whether responding to a distressed mariner hundreds of miles offshore, rescuing flood victims after severe storms,...
by David Wyble | Jul 16, 2026 | Coasties, USCG, USCG Challenge Coins, USCG Jokes & Humor, USCG News
Many out there couldn’t imagine the US Coast Guard at war or becoming embroiled in industrialized warfare. Although many people recognize the United States Coast Guard for its lifesaving missions and maritime law enforcement, the service has also played a vital...
by David Wyble | Jul 16, 2026 | Coasties, USCG, USCG Jokes & Humor
When people think about the United States Coast Guard, they often imagine dramatic Coastie life of helicopter rescues over stormy seas or daring crews chasing smugglers through rough waters. While those Coastie life moments certainly happen, the day-to-day life of a...
by David Wyble | Jul 15, 2026 | Coasties, USCG, USCG News
The United States Coast Guard has safeguarded America’s shores, waterways, and maritime interests for more than two centuries. The US Coast Guard legends truly solidified their legacy in our nation’s history! Although it is the nation’s smallest...
by David Wyble | Jul 10, 2026 | Coasties, USCG, USCG News
The release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is introducing audiences to one of history’s greatest maritime adventures, as it details many legends of the sea. The Odyssey, which is inspired by Homer’s timeless epic, follows the legendary journey of...
