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his October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month reemphasizes the fact that all members deserve personal relationships free from abuse and violence.

Oct. 2, 2023

Uniting against domestic abuse

This October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month reemphasizes the fact that all members deserve personal relationships free from abuse and violence.

A Coast Guard officer's cover, sword, gloves, and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag.

Sept. 27, 2023

Mid-term Counseling: Do more than check the box

In today’s dynamic work environment, it is critical for organizations to foster continuous professional development opportunities.

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) offers programs for officers, enlisted and civilian leaders interested in furthering their homeland security career and growing their network.

Sept. 26, 2023

Calling all Enlisted, Officer, and Civilian Leaders: apply to CHDS now!

Develop your leadership skills at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Applications now being accepted!

Members moving after Sept. 30 should work with their commands and Personnel & Admin shop to arrange the move.

Sept. 25, 2023

PCS Assist Team ends Sept. 30

The Coast Guard’s seven-member Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Assist Team will wrap up on Sept. 30. 

The Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety invites you to add your questions or concerns for the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) to their Ideas@Work campaign now through Oct. 26.

Sept. 21, 2023

You can make a difference in boating safety

Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety needs your input for National Recreational Boating Safety Survey questions

The new Intelligence Professional (IP) Insignia recognizes the professional qualifications of active duty, reserve, and civilian specialists in the intelligence field.

Sept. 19, 2023

Coast Guard intelligence professionals gain new qualification insignia

Uniformed servicemembers, civilian intelligence specialists can earn recognition

Villarreal in flak vest and combat helmet standing beside Point Banks’s deck gun. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Sept. 15, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Villarreal - Silver Star savior of Vietnam 55 years ago

"It was one of those things. I just didn’t think we were going to, . . . we just weren’t going to survive. We just weren’t going to survive. It was just too much."

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is open to apply for those who are passionate about public policy, leadership, and making a difference in the Federal government.

Sept. 13, 2023

Announcing the Presidential Management Fellows Program for FY24

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is open to apply for those who are passionate about public policy, leadership, and making a difference in the Federal government.

Iconic image of Jesse Owens losing the 100-yard dash at Ohio Field to Eulace Peacock. This meet was Owens’ third straight loss to Peacock, and one of the ten times Peacock beat Owens in the sprints and long jump. (Courtesy of the author)

Sept. 8, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Peacock—Coast Guardsman and “World’s Fastest Human” 90 years ago

He initially advanced to coxswain designation, but later became a Boatswain’s Mate First Class. Ultimately, he was designated Chief Specialist in athletics.

Master Chief Petty Officer Jeremy DeMello, the Coast Guard Atlantic Area command master chief, speaks with USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) crewmembers, Sept. 12, 2022, off the coast of Key West, Florida. DeMello embarked the Mohawk for their inbound transit to homeport after a 92-day AFRICOM deployment. (U.S. Coast guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Fontenette)

Sept. 8, 2023

Introducing a new resource for leaders to ensure care of members

The new Coast Guard Behavioral Health (BH) Playbook will assist you as leaders and supervisors to prevent, mitigate, and address behavioral health concerns within your commands.

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Last reviewed on: 09/21/2023

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