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Dec. 23, 2020

Dear Coast Guard Family: A holiday poem 

Family-Friendly Fun: Please enjoy this poem, written by Coast Guard ombudsman and MyCG columnist

Dec. 21, 2020

Healthy grieving: Chaplains can help if you're experiencing loss during the holidays

Healthy grieving: Chaplains can help if you're experiencing loss during the holidays

Dec. 18, 2020

DHS CFC Talent Show - voting is open!

We have a Coast Guard entrant in the TOP TEN! Vote vote vote!

Dec. 18, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “American Healer”—A Coast Guard Corpsman in Vietnam 50 years ago

Here is a first-hand account of Coast Guard operations in Vietnam.

Dec. 17, 2020

Polar Star sends first dispatch on its way to the Arctic

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star develops next generation of Arctic leaders

Dec. 17, 2020

Vice Adm. Michael McAllister (DCMS): Mission Support Action Plan Update 

Well into his third year as the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Vice Adm. McAllister writes about Mission Support’s achievements thus far and objectives for the future.

Dec. 17, 2020

Need emergency assistance for unplanned travel this holiday season? You may qualify for CGMA funding

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) offers help through its Emergency Assistance Program.

Dec. 16, 2020

Congratulations to the 2020 Hopley Yeaton Award recipients

Annual awards honor excellent cutters and superior cuttermen

Dec. 16, 2020

New BAH rates are out

New BAH rates will affect all military members, including veterans using the GI Bill

Dec. 11, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “Big Mac” attack--Icebreaker Mackinaw battles Lake Ice 75 years ago!

Normally, lake ice begins thawing at the end of April, but “Big Mac”--as the icebreaker is

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020


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