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Here's the latest news about the Coast Guard Foundation and how we're supporting the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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25 Years Ago, the United States Coast Guard Provided Critical Aid to Manhattan After the 9/11 Attacks

September 9, 2026
On 9/11, the U.S. Coast Guard mobilized hundreds of boats & ferries to evacuate Manhattan after the WTC attacks - the largest maritime evacuation in history.
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The Coast Guard Foundation Eagerly Anticipates the 2026 Salute to the United States Coast Guard in California

September 2, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard in California will be honored and celebrated for their commitment to service in Long Beach, California, with recognition, drinks, light refreshments, and camaraderie.
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Resilience in Response to Occupational Stress

September 2, 2026
Resilience is necessary for everyone to some degree, but for U.S. Coast Guard service members, it can be the feat of courage that keeps their ship sailing through life’s roughest waters.
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Apply Now: Coast Guard Spouse Grants for Education, Training

August 31, 2026
The Coast Guard Foundation spouse education program accepts applications two times a year. The first application period is January 15 - March 1 and the second application period is August 1-December 1, as funds remain.
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The Next Step Starts Here for our 2026 Scholarship Recipients

August 26, 2026
This year, we awarded scholarships totaling $1.4 million to Coast Guard dependent children pursuing higher education at colleges and trade schools across the country.
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The Coast Guard Foundation Hosts Dinner to Salute the United States Coast Guard in Alaska

August 14, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard was celebrated for their commitment to service during the Coast Guard Foundation’s Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska. Supporters and service members alike enjoyed an evening of connection and gratitude.

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