WASHINGTON – The Secretary of Homeland Security Wednesday authorized a one-time ‘Devotion to Duty’ payment to recognize the exceptional service and success of U.S. Coast Guard members in 2025.
Coast Guard members will receive a one-time Special Duty Pay in acknowledgement of the tremendous dedication, bravery, and innovation demonstrated by service members throughout a landmark year of transformation for the armed service.
"The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard have demonstrated unparalleled heroism this year as the service transforms to meet the demands of the 21st Century and Make America Safe Again," said Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. "Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. Coast Guard has been defending our maritime borders, stopping the flow of deadly narcotics and illegal immigration into our country, and countering America's adversaries in the Western Hemisphere and around the world — and they’ve been shattering records in the process. I am so proud of what our Coast Guard has achieved this year. We want to show our country’s profound appreciation for their devotion to duty and the countless sacrifices they make to protect our nation."
The payments will be processed in December 2025 based on the eligibility below:
- Active duty Coast Guard members in paygrades O-6 and below who are on active duty through December 31, 2025.
- Cadets are not eligible.
- Service members not entitled to basic pay are not eligible to receive the Devotion to Duty Payment.
- Reserve service members on active duty for 31 or more consecutive days as of December 31, 2025.
“The Secretary's announcement is a powerful affirmation of what our leadership team witnesses every day: the unwavering dedication of the Coast Guard workforce,” said Acting Vice Commandant Admiral Tom Allan. “The performance of our members — on the water, in the air, and at our shore units — is the very bedrock of our nation’s maritime security. It is a privilege to lead such a talented team of men and women, and we thank the Secretary for this meaningful recognition."
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About the U.S. Coast Guard
With more than 95,000 miles of shoreline, 25,000 miles of navigable rivers and 4.5 million square miles of U.S. exclusive economic zone, the U.S. Coast Guard defends the Nation, protects the marine transportation system, regulates and safeguards ports and waterways, leads the Nation in drug interdiction and secures the maritime border. As a member of the joint force, a law enforcement organization, a regulatory agency and a member of the U.S. intelligence community, the Coast Guard employs a unique mix of authorities to ensure the safety and integrity of the maritime domain to protect the economic and national security of the nation. The more than 76,000 members of the Coast Guard operate a multi-mission, interoperable fleet of more than 220 cutters, 185 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, 1,300 boats and its own dedicated cyber command to protect critical maritime infrastructure.
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