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July 4, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard receives historic investment to rebuild under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Friday — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history.
July 3, 2025
Coast Guard District 13 renamed to Northwest District
SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to
Coast Guard District 1 renamed to Northeast District
BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 1 will now be known as USCG Northeast District.
Coast Guard District 14 renamed to Coast Guard Oceania District
HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District Fourteen will now be known as Coast Guard Oceania District.
Coast Guard District 17 renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 17 will now be known as U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold Arctic District change of command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony Friday for the Coast Guard Arctic District commander at the Air National Guard Hangar in Juneau.
Coast Guard District 8 renamed to Heartland District
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from
Coast Guard District 7 renamed to Coast Guard Southeast District
MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard announced, Thursday, the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 7 will now be known as Coast Guard Southeast District.
Coast Guard District 11 renamed to Southwest District
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 11 will now be known as Southwest District.
Coast Guard District 5 renamed to Coast Guard East District
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the renaming of its operational districts from
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