Women were in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Reserve during World War II when men fought overseas. ... WE HAVE A UNIFORM FROM A SPARS TRAINEE THAT TRAINED OVER AT THE BILTMORE HOTEL IN 1940S.

In 1943 and 1944, the largest training center in the nation for the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Reserve was at the waterfront Palm Beach Biltmore Hotel ...

Come April, Merchant will dawn a new uniform as she steps into the rank of admiral, the first Black woman to achieve this title in the Coast Guard’s 233-year history.

Women of the Coast Guard share their experiences: one member reflects on her family's military legacy and the unique opportunities she’s gained in service, while other women highlight the ...

In April, Capt. Zeita Merchant, raised in Jackson, will become the first Black woman to earn the admiral rank in the Coast Guard's 233-year history.