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Marilyn Melendez Dykman, the first minority female pilot in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard)

March 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard women in aviation—blazing a trail for 80 years!

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Coast Guard aviation

Partial section of the painting “Coast Guard Rescue,” by Paul Rendel showing the stormy sea state during the nighttime rescue of the Terry T. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 28, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Lt. j.g. John Currier–Harmon Trophy honoree and the rescue of Scalloper Terry T

The rescue of 10 from the Terry T.

Kyle and Nick Camaiore are first class petty officers, aviation maintenance technicians and brothers stationed at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In this video, they discuss the pride and joy they have found in their 10-year career while serving in the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann.

Sept. 20, 2021

Brothers in service

Two brothers serve together.

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. William Pickrum, retired, shown in 2019 during his 16-year tenure as Kent County, Maryland Commissioner. Upon leaving the Coast Guard after 22 years, Pickrum went on to hold numerous distinguished posts. Photo courtesy by My Eastern Shore Maryland.

July 8, 2021

Remembering Cmdr. William Pickrum

A notable CGA alumni, pilot, and public servant

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael El-Hasan, originally from Jacksonville, Florida, is an Aviation Maintenance Technician and has been aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) for three months as part of the cutter’s aviation detachment. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

June 24, 2021

Bravo Zulu: Reserve enlisted aviation workforce program announced

Reserve enlisted aviation workforce program, DCMS customer service award, Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion appointed, Federally Employed Women Summit and more

May 20, 2021

Mara Huling Langevin – A Link in the Long Blue Line

“I never thought about being the first of anything. All I wanted to do was be a pilot and fly.”

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Amber Brewer, an aviation maintenance technician, Air Station Port Angeles, Wash., poses for a picture on the the flight line in front of an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, Jan. 26, 2018.

Brewer not only maintains the readiness of the aircraft, but is also a qualified flight mechanic responsible for overseeing the mechanical safety of the helicopter and conducting the essential hoisting operations conducted during rescue swimmer deployments.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer David Mosley

April 27, 2021

Reserve aviation workforce roll-out

The Office of Aviation Forces and the Coast Guard reserve are working to develop the reserve aviation workforce.

Second Class Petty Officers Casey Zachry, left, and Cody Childress, both health services technicians, prepare to depart from Coast Guard Station Port O’Connor, Texas March 24, 2021. Earlier that day, Zachry and Childress administered Covid-19 vaccinations to Coast Guard members at the station. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

April 14, 2021

Lifesaving Mission: Base New Orleans, ATC Mobile team up to deliver vaccines throughout the 8th Coast Guard District.

Coast Guard members deliver vaccinations throughout the Eight District.

April 8, 2021

Aviation upgrades night vision goggles

New night vision goggles will assist with mission capabilities performed when the sun has set.

Coast Guard members meet with Elizabeth City State University representatives to discuss the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) scholarship program Sept. 25, 2019 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The Coast Guard has a memorandum of Agreement with ECSU to help students with a desire to join the Coast Guard choose an education path that will benefit them the most during their military career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Wargo

March 31, 2021

Coast Guard partners with Elizabeth City State University on pre-commissioning initiative for students

CSPI is a program designed for motivated students who demonstrate a high standard of academic and leadership excellence and desire to serve their country in the Coast Guard.