KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) for official ...

He explains the Coast Guard’s relevance to the nation and the maritime community which includes duties as Captain of the Port ...

holds up the Coast Guard Commendation Medal he received Monday, 66 years after he singlehandedly helped a Coast Guard cutter avert disaster during a training exercise off the coast of Oahu.

To the public, he's a World War II hero who also happens to be the only member of the Coast Guard with a Medal of Honor (so far). To hundreds of Marines who fought at Guadalcanal on Sept.

The V device worn on Army Commendation Medal and other awards, stands for 'valor.' Joining the V are two new devices: the 'C' and 'R' devices, where C denotes 'combat' and the R means 'remote.' ...

Commander Cuttie’s military decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal, three Coast Guard Commendation Medals, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and various other personal and team awards.

ate breakfast with Coast Guard members; posed for pictures and shook hands with service members; and presented a commendation medal to an aviation maintenance mechanic, the Associated Press reported.