US Coast Guard trains largest class in decades

The U.S. Coast Guard recruited its largest active-duty class in nearly four decades during fiscal year 2026, with 5,445 enlistments, surpassing its goals for three consecutive years. The service also commissioned 346 officers, its second-highest total, as part of efforts to expand its workforce ahead of its broader modernization plan, Force Design. Additionally, the Coast Guard is investing $400 million to modernize its training facility to accommodate the growing personnel.

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