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Kevin Hines is shown digitally imposed against the backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge, the location of his suicide attempt more than 20 years ago. Hines is now a mental health advocate and shares his story to help others struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Sept. 8, 2022

Lessons from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge—survivor shares his story to help others 

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and Kevin Hines shares his story and resources for those in need.

The Coast Guard launched assets in response to Hurricane Nate in New Orleans, October 8, 2017. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrews launched to complete Hurricane Nate damage assessment flights Sunday morning. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles)

Sept. 8, 2022

Submit your suggestions for the Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook (IMH) 

Here’s how you can help the Coast Guard remain prepared for any emergency 

Chief Petty Officer Charles McKenzie, an avionics electrical technician at Air Station Sacramento, counsels recent arrival, Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Koch on his Individual Development Plan (IDP). McKenzie says having direct reports complete an IDP once they get settled is a good way for commanders to get to know their new unit.

Sept. 7, 2022

Why now might be a great time to complete your IDP

Streamlined IDP is a great tool for new supervisors, members, employees post PCS

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Aug. 31, 2022

Best Places to Work: Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) Topeka 

PPC celebrates 40 years of great customer service.

The Health and Wellness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., offers portion control plates to assist in healthier eating practices. Each meal should include protein, vegetables, fruits and a grain, with each serving approximately the size of a fist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Paerschke-O'Brien/Released)

Aug. 31, 2022

A healthy diet leads to a healthy lifestyle throughout the year

Here are some healthy eating tips, and join CHAMP dietitians discussing healthy diets for members during today's Wellness Wednesday.

Lisa Parks in front of Coast Guard Cutter 37 (formerly Coast Guard Cutter Taney) on Pier 5 of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Parks, who works at the nearby Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) as chief of the Information Services Branch, began her Coast Guard career 33 years ago as a high school intern.

Aug. 26, 2022

How the SFLC’s Lisa Parks advanced from GS-1 to GS-15  

Building a successful civilian career at the Coast Guard. 

Lt. Orly Naum, the assistant engineering officer, at Aviation Training Center (ATC), Mobile Alabama, is the Coast Guard’s recipient of the Federally Employed Women (FEW) 2022 Military Meritorious Service Award.

Aug. 26, 2022

Congratulation to the Coast Guard's 2022 Military Meritorious Service Award recipients 

Bravo Zulu to Lt. Orly Naum and other women in leadership.

Official photograph of Chief Canine Sinbad featuring the Coast Guard crest in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 26, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Chief Canine Sinbad—the Coast Guard’s Four-Legged Sailor 

Life of a cutter dog.

Young artists illustrate greener shipping

Aug. 25, 2022

Young artists illustrate greener shipping  

Winners announced for 2022 Student Art Contest.

Printer Logic Graphic

Aug. 23, 2022

Simplified printing coming to the Coast Guard 

New app will help to reduce costs, enhance workforce mobility.

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