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The logo for the GI Bill benefit afforded to all active-duty military who serve a term of adequate length or under specific conditions.

Oct. 8, 2024

Start early if you want to transfer education benefits to your dependents

Coast Guard reminds members about Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) requirements.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard’s Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Historic new office improves accountability, trust in adjudication process.

By wearing a purple domestic violence ribbon every October, you join countless citizens across the country in raising awareness to end this form of abuse once and for all.

Oct. 7, 2024

No matter your relationship status, understanding the dynamics of healthy relationships is important

Throughout October, the Coast Guard is promoting awareness and prevention during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Coast Guard Cutter Munro sails during unusually calm waters on the Bering Sea.

Oct. 2, 2024

Coast Guard pioneers new pathway to readiness

Future Sentinel Preparatory Course helps recruits meet physical standards before boot camp.

Pictured is Carol Jones, the Coast Guard’s ombudsman-at-large (OAL) wife of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG) Heath B. Jones.

Sept. 25, 2024

Meet Mrs. Jones, the Coast Guard’s Ombudsman-at-Large

Working to improve the lives of Coast Guard families.

6 photos on a blue background celebrating the advancement of PO1 Jennaya Allen being replaced by her sister PO2 Gabriela Alongi.

Sept. 12, 2024

Sisters in Service

Petty Officer 1st Class Jennaya Allen and Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriela Alongi get to do something only seen a handful of times within the Coast Guard, one sibling taking over the other’s position.

Both Natalie and Jacob Haas photographed standing together after their OCS graduation.

Sept. 5, 2024

Married Coast Guard OCS grads talk about making dual careers work

Q&A with Ensign Natalie Haas and Ensign Jacob Haas at Sector Columbia River.

The Coast Guard recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Sept. 4, 2024

It’s okay to ask for help: Connect to Protect

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

FORCECOM enables mission success through leader development, training and assessment.

Aug. 28, 2024

Veteran Ventures Program empowers Coast Guard members for business success

Centenary University’s initiative offers comprehensive entrepreneurship training for veterans and their families. Fall 2024 applications are open now through Sept. 10, 2024!

Strengthening Service Culture

Aug. 28, 2024

A Foundation for Cultural Change

Vice Adm. Peter Gautier talks about leading the Coast Guard's Strengthening Service Culture efforts.

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020