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 ...

Current Coast Guard Academy cadet Caden Mareno assisted in the flag raising. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 40°F.

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.