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Coast Guard Lt. Coty Hall, command intelligence officer at Sector Houston-Galveston, Jenna Hall, Sector Houston-Galveston’s ombudsman and winner of the 2022 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year Award, and Adilyn, the couple’s 6-month-old daughter, pose for a portrait at the sector, April 13, 2023. Hall previously won the award in 2019 for her work as Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach’s ombudsman. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki)

April 24, 2023

Coast Guard spouse with ‘servant heart’ wins Ombudsman of the Year for second time

When giving back is in your DNA.

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April 21, 2023

Is it time to explore your relationship with alcohol?

The "Rethinking Drinking" campaign provides tips, tools and resources for those who want to cut down on or quit drinking.

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April 20, 2023

Three tools to support sexual assault survivors

The Coast Guard is committed to combatting sexual violence within its ranks and providing survivors with the confidential assistance and time they need to heal.

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April 17, 2023

Progress made; more work needed for safer work spaces. 

We need your help to continue eliminating hazardous conditions in your workplace.  

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April 14, 2023

Coast Guard adds first new insignia in over 20 years

The response operations ashore community now has its own professional insignia. Who's eligible? Enlisted members, officers, chief warrant officers and civilians.

A U.S. Coast Guard Band member warms up as a boat patrols the Potomac near Ft. McNair during the U.S. Coast Guard Change of Command Ceremony, May 25, 2010. Adm. Thad W. Allen was relieved by Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in a ceremony presided over by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen (released)

April 14, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The selling of the Coast Guard service song “Semper Paratus”

[Editor’s note: This essay is reprised from the December 2015 issue of the Coast Guard Academy

Artwork promoting a solicitation for parents to submit their child's art for month of the military child.

April 12, 2023

Active-duty parents: DHS wants to spotlight your children's artwork

If you or your partner are active-duty military, please consider submitting your child's drawings, paintings, short poems, or other artwork about what your service means to them.

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April 12, 2023

Enlisted members: How can we improve Enlisted Military Professional Education

The Coast Guard is reviewing the Enlisted Professional Military Education system and wants your input. 

Haydn Jones is the Coast Guard's 2023 Military Child of the Year

April 12, 2023

Meet the USCG Military Child of the Year

Haydn Jones, 17, helped care for his younger brothers while his father fought a life-threatening illness.

U.S. Coast Guard Esports team competes in multinational competition

April 11, 2023

Coast Guard World of Warcraft esports team wins Armed Forces Dungeon League’s Spring Clash

The Coast Guard brings home the top prize for the first time in any armed forces esports tournament