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NEW YORK - Coast Guard Petty Officers, from left, Stephen Miller, Heather Clark, Paola Colon, Marc-Antoine Jean and Chief Petty Officer Hugo Gaytan, all of Coast Guard Sector New York, recite the oath of enlistment, as Vice Adm. Robert Parker, Commander of the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area, officiates the ceremony. The re-enlistment took place at the New York World Trade Center ceremonial platform, Thurs., May 26, 2011. The ceremony was part of New York Fleet Week, a week-long event in which mariners from around the world are celebrated in a series of maritime-oriented events. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie

April 19, 2021

Change in policy allows cancelling extensions if eligible for SRB

You can now cancel your contract extension, if you qualify for a selective reenlistment bonus

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Colleen McCarthy, (left), officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Kenosha, Wis., and Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Beatty, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Frankfort, Mich., pin new rank insignias on the collar of Rebecca Polzin, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Michigan City during her advancement to senior chief petty officer, Feb. 2, 2012. As officer-in-charge, Polzin ensures the 19 enlisted active duty members and 7 enlisted Coast Guard reservists at Station Michigan City carry out their missions of search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; ports, waterways, and coastal security; and marine environmental protection. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Kody Felthoff.

April 16, 2021

May enlisted announcement

Congratulations to all those advancing!

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer April Berghel, a culinary specialist currently serving as the Food Service Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.

April 14, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Amy Berghel

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer April Berghel, a culinary specialist currently serving as the Food Service Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Daniel Negron, a storekeeper assigned to Headquarters Regional Support Team!

April 7, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Daniel Negron

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Daniel Negron, a storekeeper assigned to Headquarters Regional Support Team!

ATLANTIC OCEAN - Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Crouse, stationed aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle participates in the May 2010 Service Wide Examination (SWE) during the Eagle's transit to Puerto Rico Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The SWE is a competition, which certain enlisted rates must take in order to advance based on their raw score, sea time, time in service, time in rank, and award points. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta H. Disco.

March 31, 2021

Updated study guide for Service Wide Exam

Prepare for the May 2021 SWE with a new study resource.

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer William ‘Benny’ Harris, a boatswain’s mate and the officer in charge at U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk, New York.

March 31, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer William ‘Benny’ Harris

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer William ‘Benny’ Harris, a boatswain’s mate and the officer in charge at U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk, New York.

March 24, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Austen Shannon

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Austen Shannon, a storekeeper from U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile!

March 23, 2021

SAR training options expanded for BM and OS ratings

SAR courses now available online.