Admiral Tapped to Lead Coast Guard as Noem Outlines Plans for Bigger Service

Admiral Tapped to Lead Coast Guard as Noem Outlines Plans for Bigger Service

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said she plans for the Coast Guard to have a service secretary and 15,000 more service members.

Trump Administration Wants Coast Guard to Have its Own Service Secretary

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has signed off on a revamp of the U.S. Coast Guard's management structure, starting with a long-discuss...

Noem, Trump announce new commandant and christen Force Design 2028 to reinvent Coast Guard

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping new initiative to overhaul the US Coast Guard, describing it as the service’s most significant transformation in over a century. At a commencement ceremony for 262 graduating cadets at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Noem outlined “Force Design 2028,” a Trump […] The post Noem, Trump announce new commandant and christen Force Design 2028 to reinvent Coast G…

Secretary Noem delivers Coast Guard Academy commencement address, announces new Coast Guard leadership and Force Design 2028

From Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard, May 21, 2025 NEW LONDON, Conn. — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Force Design 2028 (FD2028) Wednesday during the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony. This initiative provides a blueprint to transform the Coast Guard into a stronger, more ready and capable fighting force. Speaking at the ceremony, Noem expressed respect for the Service and committed to advocating for funding support.…

Fundamental change for Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard is one of the six armed forces of the United States, providing maritime security, law enforcement, and search and rescue services. It is the largest coast guard in the world, rivaling the capabilities and size of most navies, and is available to keep boating safe. Operating under the US Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Force Design 2028 (FD2028) during the C…