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Coast Guard recruiting, please visit www.gocoastguard.com Coast Guard chat recruiters are available to interact and answer recruiting questions on Facebook during the following hours:

Monday-Thursday: 10:00am - 10:00pm (EST)
Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm (EST)

Full hours for the live-chat are:

Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. EST. Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. Holidays: 12 p.m. EST

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Coast Guard Comment Policy

We welcome your comments on postings at all Coast Guard sites/journals. These are sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide a forum to talk about our work providing maritime safety, security and stewardship for the American people to secure the homeland, save lives and property, protect the environment, and promote economic prosperity. The information provided is for public information only and is not a distress communication channel. People in an emergency and in need of Coast Guard assistance should use VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial 911, or call their nearest Coast Guard unit. All comments submitted are moderated. The Coast Guard retains the discretion to determine which comments it will post and which it will not. We expect all contributors to be respectful. We will not post comments that contain personal attacks of any kind; refer to Coast Guard or other employees by name; contain offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial groups, or contain vulgar language. We will also not post comments that are spam, are clearly off topic, or that promote services or products. The U.S. Coast Guard disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. If you have specific questions regarding a U.S. Coast Guard program that involves details you do not wish to share publicly please contact the program point of contact listed at http://www.uscg.mil/global/mail/

05/07/2026

GOOD MORNING FUTURE SHIPMATES!!

The PT test is cancelled this morning due to weather.

We will see you next Thursday at 0900.

RO Hampton Rds showed support for AST2 Jaggers and his family by running a 5K with Tracen Yorktown. Aviation is a very s...
03/27/2026

RO Hampton Rds showed support for AST2 Jaggers and his family by running a 5K with Tracen Yorktown. Aviation is a very small community, it was incredible to see other rates come together to show support. One TEAM.

03/04/2026

๐ŸŒŠโš“ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ | ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต

Back in October, the Coast Guard Recruiting Office Hampton Roads joined thousands along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for the 2025 Neptune Festival. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

From the Neptune 8K Race ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ to the Hometown Heroes events, it was an incredible weekend connecting with the community and sharing Coast Guard opportunities.

๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€ ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿš Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City
๐Ÿšค Coast Guard Station Little Creek
โš“ Sector Virginia for supporting our VIP events

๐Ÿšš COMMCOM for bringing the MCV truck to the Touch-A-Truck event.

๐Ÿ’ช Huge respect to the 40+ MK & BM โ€œAโ€ School students from TRACEN Yorktown who volunteered and represented the Coast Guard with pride.

If you were one of those students, drop a comment and tell future applicants what your Coast Guard journey has been like. ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŒŠ Thank you for allowing us to give back to the community we proudly serve.

Missed us at Neptune Festival?
You can still connect with Coast Guard Recruiting Office Hampton Roads to learn how to start your Coast Guard career.

โš“ Semper Paratus





Huge thank you to  โ€œGrace and Grindsโ€ coffee shop for the incredible hospitality at the 2026 Robotics Competition โ˜•๐Ÿค–We t...
03/02/2026

Huge thank you to โ€œGrace and Grindsโ€ coffee shop for the incredible hospitality at the 2026 Robotics Competition โ˜•๐Ÿค–

We truly appreciate the warm welcome and support throughout the event. It was great connecting with students, families, and faculty while sharing opportunities and careers with the United States Coast Guard.

Special thanks to our former RIC, BMC Morey, for the invitation and continued support of outreach efforts in the community. Always good to see leaders investing in the next generation.

If youโ€™re interested in serving your country, exploring STEM-related career paths, or learning more about leadership opportunities in the Coast Guard โ€” letโ€™s connect.

01/27/2026

Readiness starts long before the call for help.

Through hands-on training and real-world preparation, Coast Guard crews stay ready to respond when lives are on the line. This is what commitment, teamwork, and service look like every day.

If youโ€™re looking for a career with purpose and impact, the Coast Guard is ready for you.

01/07/2026

Mission ex*****on with real-world impact.

Coast Guard operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean continue to disrupt large-scale maritime drug trafficking before it reaches U.S. communities.

These missions reflect the responsibility, accountability, and operational reach entrusted to Coast Guard members every day.

Right hand raised. Commitment made ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœ‹Our applicants were officially sworn in by the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, taki...
01/06/2026

Right hand raised. Commitment made ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœ‹

Our applicants were officially sworn in by the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, taking the oath to serve our nation ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. This ceremony marked a meaningful transition from aspiration to action and the beginning of their journey of service โญ๏ธ.

Thank you to the Secretary of War for recognizing and swearing in the next generation of service members as they prepare to serve within the United States Coast Guardโš“๏ธ๐Ÿ›Ÿ, supporting the mission of the Department of Homeland Security

Go Coast Guard

12/16/2025

This season, our future Coast Guardsmen and Coast Guardswomen didnโ€™t just ship to boot camp โ€” they were sent off with a standing ovation. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

As our recruits departed MEPS Fort Lee, they were met with applause, encouragement, and congratulations from MEPS staff and proud family members. It was a powerful reminder that service is never walked alone.

While many are spending time with loved ones, these individuals chose something bigger โ€” answering the call to serve, protect, and lead. โš“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

We couldnโ€™t be more proud. Safe travels, shipmates. The Coast Guard family is already behind you. ๐Ÿ’™โค๏ธ

11/01/2025

Another great day seeing goals turn into reality. โš“๏ธ

Proud moment watching one of our applicants take the next step toward serving in the U.S. Coast Guard ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

10/07/2025

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Under the Flag, Inspired for the Future โš“๏ธ

This week at Chesapeake City Park, recruits, families, and recruiters gathered beneath the massive American flag ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ for an unforgettable enlistment ceremony.

Captain Judge, U.S. Coast Guard โ€” former Commanding Officer of TRACEN Cape May ๐Ÿงญ and now Chief of Staff for District East ๐ŸŒŠ โ€” personally administered the Oath of Enlistment ๐Ÿค and shared powerful career and life lessons ๐Ÿ’ก with everyone present.

With 39 years of service ๐Ÿซก, Capt. Judge reminded us what commitment, purpose, and leadership truly look like. His words inspired not only our newest recruits, but every one of us standing there โ€” friends, family, and shipmates alike โš“๏ธ.

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our future Coast Guard members โ€” and a heartfelt thank you to Capt. Judge for leading with wisdom, humility, and heart.

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