An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Press Release | Aug. 9, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to open new recruiting office in Louisville, Kentucky

 Editor’s Note: Media interested in attending are requested to RSVP at (502)-643-7644 and should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m., Saturday.

LOUISVILLE — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a media event for the re-opening of Coast Guard Recruiting Office Louisville, Ky., Saturday.

WHO:  Coast Guard Recruiting Command Commanding Officer Capt. Benjamin Keffer; Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley Commanding Officer Capt. Heather Mattern.

WHAT: Coast Guard Recruiting Office Louisville Re-Grand Opening.

WHEN: Aug. 12, 2023 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: 2729 South Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, Ky., 40220

This re-opening will introduce Coast Guard presence in the city of Louisville at a new location. The recruiting office is one of 57 accession offices throughout the nation committed to enlisting new members of the Coast Guard who will join in missions to safeguard the American people, uphold national security and steward economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment.

The event will include a Q&A with Coast Guard members, a static display of a Coast Guard small boat, tours of the facility, food and drink, giveaways, games and music. 

-USCG-