Puddle Pirate News

Before there was a Coast Guard, there was the U.S. Revenue Marine — a small but mighty fleet established in 1790 at the urging of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. In the wake of the American Revolution, the new nation faced...
Continue reading

In the ever-evolving landscape of national security, one element remains constant: the need for rapid, capable response forces. For the U.S. Coast Guard, that need was answered in 2007 with the formation of the Deployable Operations Group (DOG)—an elite command...
Continue reading

As we head back to Cape May for the annual Community Festival, we’re reminded of the deep-rooted history of this iconic place—the official home of U.S. Coast Guard boot camp. Cape May is not just a town; it's a symbol...
Continue reading

When people think of the U.S. Coast Guard, they often picture brave men and women protecting our shores. But one of the most famous Coast Guardsmen wasn’t a man at all—he was a dog. Sinbad, a mixed-breed pup, became a...
Continue reading

If you’ve spent any time in uniform, you’ve probably heard it, lived it, and maybe even muttered it under your breath: “hurry up and wait.” It’s a phrase that’s practically woven into the fabric of military life, a universal truth...
Continue reading