United States Coast Guard Senior Chief Robert Scott Thompson, of Pasadena, is promoted to Master Chief, the highest enlisted rank, during a ceremony Thursday at Fort Smallwood Park. Master Chief Ro… ...

The Coast Guard is preparing to cut up to 12 flag officer positions over the next seven months, according to a memo issued by the acting commandant of the service. “As part of Force Design 2028 ...

USNI News data shows the Coast Guard has 46 flag officers — 43 active flags and three reserve. A 25 percent reduction in flag ranks would be about 12 officers.