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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.

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?

Adm. Poulin presented insignia #001 to Cal Lederer, current Deputy Judge Advocate General, who served as Acting Judge Advocate General during the Deepwater Horizon response.

April 23, 2024

Coast Guard Legal Program awards the first program insignia

CGJAG ceremoniously acknowledges the first ten recipients of the new insignia.

Blue background with white text stating "FY 2023 Annual Safety Report" and three triangles towards the bottom of the rectangle that shows various hazard signs.

April 23, 2024

Celebrating a decade of safety

The assistant commandant for Health, Safety and Work-Life recently released the Annual Safety Report.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jennifer Brown and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Peers were awarded golden keyboards on April 11, 2024, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, for the winning apps they created for the Power Platform Science Fair. Standing from left to right, Brian Campo, Acting Chief Information Officer of CG-6, Rear Adm. Russell Dash, Brown, Peers, Rear Adm. Chad Jacoby.

April 23, 2024

Congratulations to our award-winning Deck Plate Developers

Four Coast Guard members recognized for developing apps that make work more efficient.

Coast Guard Core Values

April 19, 2024

30 Years of Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty

April 19, 2024, marks the 30-year anniversary of the unveiling of the Coast Guard core values.

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