OCTOBER 15, 2025 – The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed today that its military service members will receive their mid-month paycheck for October 15. Pay will be processed and deposited in their designated accounts between October 15-17. “Our people are the heart of the Coast Guard,” said Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant. "We are grateful for the actions taken by President … [Read more...]
LCS 21 Returns Following Maiden Deployment
OCTOBER 15, 2025 - USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), a Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), returned to Naval Station Mayport, concluding its maiden deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). “Over the past seven months, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul crew has demonstrated resilience, determination, and flexibility,” said Cmdr. Steven Fresse, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Conducts Mass Rescue in Alaska
U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrews conduct overflights of Kipnuk, Alaska, after coastal flooding impacted several western Alaska communities, Oct. 12, 2025. The Coast Guard continues to support the state of Alaska’s response efforts in impacted communities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Air Station Kodiak) OCTOBER 14, 2025 — The Coast Guard is … [Read more...]
Historic Navy 250th Anniversary Celebration at Sea
OCTOBER 14, 2025 – On Oct. 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continental Navy, officially establishing what would become the United States Navy. At the time, the 13 colonies were locked in the Revolutionary War against Britain, the world’s leading naval power. While American forces fought on land, they knew victory would also depend on … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Individual on Aleutian Islands
OCTOBER 14, 2025 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 176th Wing rescued an individual suffering a traumatic hand injury at Eareckson Air Station on October 9. The installation sits approximately 1,640 west of Anchorage on the remote island of Shemya. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened the mission in response to a medical evacuation request from the U.S. Coast … [Read more...]