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Chief Petty Officer Robert Elliott and wife, Taylor, with their son, Macklin, and daughter, Matilda. Chief Elliott has used both tuition and credentialing assistance to build a strong record of professional development.

Feb. 23, 2024

“Having a cup of coffee on the fantail after four to eight watch“— Why Chief Petty Officer Robert Patrick Elliott serves at sea

This is the tenth in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea.   

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Feb. 20, 2024

Did you know? Eight free resources for leadership development

In honor of National Leadership Day, the Office of Leadership shares some of its favorite resources.

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Open Season 2024

Feb. 7, 2024

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships 2024 Open Season is here!

Application window is February 1 through April 1. Find out how to apply!

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Jan. 19, 2024

Recognize your Ombudsman

The Coast Guard wants your nomination for the 2023 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year Award.

Jan. 17, 2024

We need your advice! What do you want to learn about in 2024?

MyCG is here for you.

Two men pose together at parade rest in front of a U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Team building.

Jan. 5, 2024

The World War II Beach Patrol in Jacksonville Beach

Coast Guard Headquarters authorized the institution of beach patrols in all areas adjacent to the coast. The patrol members came to be known colloquially as “sand pounders.” By August of 1942, the first patrols with dogs were instituted.

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Jan. 4, 2024

DOD Releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Did your rate change for 2024?

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Jan. 2, 2024

Help DOD set cost of living allowance rates by taking the Living Patterns Survey

You can take the LPS now to influence COLA rates.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) approaches the pier during its return to home port in Seattle on Dec. 15, 2023, following a multi-month deployment to the Arctic and circumnavigating North America. The Healy is the largest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker in the Coast Guard's fleet and provides more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space, numerous electronic sensor systems, oceanographic winches, and accommodations for up to 50 scientists. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Andresky)

Dec. 20, 2023

Cutter Healy returns home after circumnavigating the globe

“The Healy continued demonstrating the nation’s commitment to the global science community as it seeks to improve understanding of the changing Arctic, particularly in ice-covered waters difficult to reach by most research vessels.” - Capt. Michele Schallip, commanding officer of Healy.

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) en route to their homeport in North Charleston, Dec. 3, 2023, after delivery from Ingalls Shipbuilding and supporting missions throughout the Coast Guard’s Seventh and Eighth districts. Calhoun is named to honor the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Charles L. Calhoun, who was from Ocean City, Maryland. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Air Station Savannah)

Dec. 19, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun arrives to new homeport in Charleston

“Having completed the challenges of acceptance, training, and sailing one of the most technologically advanced assets in the Coast Guard, I am excited to bring cutter Calhoun to its homeport and the community of Charleston.” - Senior Chief Petty Officer Aaron Deluca, Calhoun’s command senior enlisted leader.

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