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Posed image of Myrtle Hazard smiling for the camera in 1918 newspaper photo. (Washington Post)
The Long Blue Line: Myrtle Hazard—first woman in the United States Coast Guard
March 31, 2023
Determination led Myrtle Hazard to become an integral part of Coast Guard war communications.

Commodore Mary Kirkwood became the first female Vice National Commodore (VNACO) of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Nov. 1, 2022.Commodore Mary Kirkwood became the first female Vice National Commodore (VNACO) of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Nov. 1, 2022.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: An origin story of the first female VNACO of the Auxiliary
March 31, 2023
Coast Guard Auxiliary Commodore Mary Kirkwood, VNACO

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GS-15s: Apply now for the White House Leadership Development Program
March 30, 2023
The Executive Office of the President seeks self-nominations for the 2023 fellowship program.

An American flag located at the intersection of Highway 282 and Orange Avenue, which welcomes visitors driving in to the city of Coronado, flies at half-staff. The flag will remain at half-staff through July 25 to honor each service member killed by a gunman in Chattanooga, Tenn. (Navy photo by Yeoman 2nd Class Anthony Ardisone/Released)
New bereavement leave policy for military members offers Coast Guard families support
March 30, 2023
Members now have 14 consecutive calendar days following the death of an immediate family member.

The Coast Guard has appointed 15 members to the newly established Advisory Board on Women in the Coast Guard. Consistent with guidance directed by Public Law 116–283, also known as the William (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the board will provide recommendations to the Commandant on matters relating to recruiting, retaining, advancing, and the wellbeing of women who serve in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo Illustration by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion).
 Coast Guard announces appointment of Advisory Board on Women in the Coast Guard members 
March 30, 2023
The Coast Guard has recently appointed 15 members to the newly established Advisory Board on Women