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Current Coast Guard Servicewide Exams (SWE) canceled due to errors in test packets

May 9, 2024

Current Coast Guard Servicewide Exams (SWE) canceled due to errors in test packets

New SWEs to be rescheduled for late August, early September.

YN2 Vinnesha Blas, recipient of the 2024 Federal Asian Pacific American Council Award.

May 8, 2024

Yeoman honored with 2024 Federal Asian Pacific American Council Award

YN2 Vinnesha Blas receives notable civil rights award.

Portraits of MK1 Emily Helterhoff and OS1 Leland Kimball, the 2023 Enlisted Persons of the Year. (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Moses Ward)

May 2, 2024

MK1 Emily Helterhoff and OS1 Leland Kimball are your 2023 Enlisted Persons of the Year

Each EPOY stepped up to take on roles of greater responsibility, invested in the professional development and individual well-being of their crews, and met challenging situations head-on.

Green background with a white circle off centered with a green ribbon in the middle of the circle. The words "Mental Health Awarness Month are also off center in white.

May 2, 2024

How to prioritize mental health and have healthy conversations about it

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

An MQ-9 sits on the airfield at dusk.

May 2, 2024

Joint Program Office uses the MQ-9 aircraft to save four souls off the coast of Texas

Successful case demonstrates how the range, endurance, and sensor capabilities of the MQ-9 can support Coast Guard SAR operations.

A Coast Guard member maintains officer's presence while being taunted by men dressed in "red man suits" during boarding team member training at Coast Guard Station Juneau (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios)

May 1, 2024

Coast Guard to review law enforcement training

Now is your chance to shape the future of law enforcement.

Liam (age 14), Ansley (age 12), and Norah (age 10) Goodison are recognized by Base Kodiak during Month of the Military Child for their contributions to the local community. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

April 30, 2024

Month of the Military Child: Base Kodiak honors military youth

Base Kodiak recognizes a local family whose children exemplify Coast Guard values.

A logo for the United States Coast Guard Civil Rights department.

April 26, 2024

Coast Guard study will help mitigate unnecessary career barriers

Annual Barrier Analysis focuses on issues causing racial, gender, and other demographic discrepancies for the civilian workforce.

A subdued background with the words "Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in bold black across the top. Then there are photos of three different coast guard members fitting the description from above superimposed on the graphic.

April 25, 2024

Are You of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Heritage? We Want to Hear from You!

DHS is gearing up for AANHPI Heritage Month and OPA HQ would love to feature your story.

In-between icebreaking missions, the crew of the Katmai Bay engaged in ice rescue training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Michael Overstreet)

April 25, 2024

Best places to work: Underway with the Katmai Bay

Is your unit the best place to work?