Sept. 23, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek—Crisis Resources and Advice

Fires. Hurricanes. Floods. Not to mention, the enduring COVID-19 pandemic. Our Coast Guard workforce and their families are continuing to endure numerous life-changing hurdles. That’s why, during this Wellness Wednesday, guests from our leadership will speak about resources and offer advice that can help mitigate these experiences. 

Sept. 23, 2020

Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best

Our Deck Plate Leader of the Week is Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best, officer in charge (OIC) of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ridley!

Sept. 22, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Domingo Suarez y Rosa—Towerman of Puerto Rico

Born in the Canary Islands in 1862, Don (Mr.) Domingo Suarez y Rosa was part of the largest migratory wave of immigrants from the Canaries to Puerto Rico in the late 19th century.

Sept. 22, 2020

CG updates meritorious advancement program

If you work hard enough, you might have the opportunity to skip the service wide exam and still advance to the next pay grade. The Coast Guard has updated the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) providing members new opportunities to be recognized and advanced in the process.

Sept. 21, 2020

Congratulations to the Coast Guard’s Civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund Employees of the Year! 

Each year the Coast Guard recognizes a select few civilian and non-appropriated fund employees for their outstanding service and dedication to the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty. 

Sept. 18, 2020

Event: Jazz livestream this Sunday!

The Coast Guard Band is presenting a short, 30-minute concert featuring our newly formed jazz group (name of group TBD) Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. Eastern. 

Use this link to enjoy the music. 

Sept. 18, 2020

Make it your mission to be there and connect to protect. 

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Isa Mariano discusses her experience helping a woman who was contemplating suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge, mid-June 2020. Mariano talked with the woman, called her loved ones and with the help of a good Samaritan, brought the woman away from the ledge before bridge authorities arrived on scene to safely escort the woman from Golden Gate.

Sept. 17, 2020

Reserves: Additional training period allocations for SELRES members for fiscal year 2021

For the upcoming fiscal year, reservists are reminded that only select reserve (SELRES) members assigned to Port Security Units (PSU), Naval Coastal Riverine Squadrons (CORIVRON) and Naval Coastal Riverine Groups (CORIVGRU) are authorized to perform additional training period (ATP).

Sept. 17, 2020

Microsoft 365 arrives at the Coast Guard

By the end of October, all Coast Guard workforce members –active duty, civilians, and reservists – will have a new email account through Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365). While emails will not turn off unexpectedly, there are some important changes to keep in mind as this transition begins. 

Sept. 16, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek—Resources for personal wellness management

Join us today for Wellness Wednesday to discuss resources for personal wellness with Ms. Chris Degraw, the ombudsman program manager and Chief Warrant Officer Allyson Conroy.