Puddle Pirate News
From early muster to midwatch refills, coffee has fueled countless conversations and connections between Coasties. Explore the routines, laughs, and shared pots that stay with us long after service, and meet Buoy Brew, Puddle Pirate’s new coffee roasted by a retired Coast Guard Chief in Virginia.
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and a day that forever changed our nation and the Coast Guard. From the historic maritime evacuation of Manhattan to the sacrifice of Coast Guard Reservist and FDNY firefighter Jeffrey Palazzo, we look back at the Coast Guard’s role on 9/11 and the legacy of service that continues today.
Explore the history of Coast Guard Training Centers, from Cape May and Yorktown to Petaluma, Elizabeth City, and the newly activated Training Center Birmingham.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s mission in the Arctic is more vital than ever as global competition and activity intensify in the region. With historic investments, new icebreakers like USCGC Storis, and a focus on readiness, the Service is expanding its reach to safeguard sovereignty, enable secure commerce, and respond to emerging threats. This new era of Arctic operations builds on over 150 years of legacy—proving the Coast Guard remains always ready, especially where it’s needed most.
