U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

 

A Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) small boat crew conducts operations in the Gulf of America, July 15, 2025. Reliance’s crew completed a 60-day maritime border security patrol to deter illegal migration, fishing, and smuggling in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Jack Steel)
July 18, 2025
Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returns home to Florida after 60-day patrol
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returned to their home port in Pensacola, Friday, following a 60-day maritime border security patrol in the Gulf of America. Reliance’s crew deployed to the Coast Guard Heartland District's area of responsibility in support of maritime safety, security and environmental protection, where crew members conducted extensive operations along the U.S. – Mexico maritime border to protect American sovereignty and territorial integrity. While at sea, the crew worked to deter illegal migration, fishing and smuggling while increasing awareness of all maritime activity in the region.

MK3 Swanson and ME2 Williams represent the best of the Coast Guard for the active duty and reserve component, respectively.
April 2, 2025
MK3 Bennette Swanson, ME2 Joseph Williams are your 2024 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year
MK3 Swanson and ME2 Williams represent the best of the Coast Guard for the active duty and reserve component, respectively. 

Dec. 16, 2024
ALCOAST 462/24 - BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (BRS) - UPDATE TO CONTINUATION PAYMULTIPLIERS
ALCOAST 462/24As part of the Commandant's ongoing Talent Management Transformation efforts to

Master Chief Petty Officer Melanie Byrd, Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Depiesse, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Will Adams at Depiesse's retirement ceremony at Coast Guard Station Georgetown, South Carolina (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Cmdr. Sarah Ernst).
Nov. 1, 2024
Meet the new Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve!
Master Chief Will Adams to formally assume role on Nov. 4, 2024.