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March 10, 2021
Travel and leave policy returns to pre-pandemic status
With the exception of unofficial foreign travel, the Coast Guard has returned travel and leave approval procedures for military member to pre-pandemic status.
Veteran Affairs’ COVID Coach App supports mental health, self-care during pandemic
The app helps service members and civilians manage heightened emotions.
March 9, 2021
Chaplain Kimberly Cain welcomes the stranger
“Mental health is a basic right and dignity.”
Dear Coast Guard Family: Becoming an Ombudsman
Learn about becoming and Ombudsman and their responsibilities.
March 5, 2021
Solicitation for nominees for the 2020 Coast Guard Civilian of the Year Awards
Nominations are due by April 7, 2021.
Solicitation for the 2021 Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) Awards
Nominations are being excepted now through March 31, 2021, for women who have distinguished themselves in federal law enforcement.
Action Required: You have 30 days to update your contact information
Your global directory must be updated in MilConnect by the end of March
March 4, 2021
Major cutters: New policy will support members' resilience
Members who are assigned to major cutters may be eligible for up to 15 days of resiliency absence.The Coast Guard is authorizing the use of administrative absence for members assigned to major cutters (levels four and five), in an effort to promote physical, mental and spiritual health of members who had significant restrictions of movement or
Transfer season reminders: Household goods, mandatory survey
The 2021 household good (HHG) transportation season will soon be upon us, and with it comes the importance of HHG counseling. To ensure all members have the most success with their movement of HHGs commands are highly encouraged to provide each transferring or separating member with a copy of this ALCOAST and include HHGs counseling on
Transfer season reminders: Personally procured moves
The Household Goods (HHG) transportation peak season, which runs from 15 May through 31 Aug, is fast approaching. During peak season it may be difficult to secure a Government-contracted transportation service provider (TSP) that meets the member’s desired packing, pick-up, and delivery dates. If a TSP cannot be contracted, or if a member prefers,
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