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Serving aboard NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker, U.S. Coast Guard officer Lt.j.g. Rebecca Edmonds holds a sample of plankton that is submerged in a preservation fluid

Aug. 2, 2021

Sardines and science: How an Lt. j.g. talked her way onto a NOAA ship's crew

Along the way, Lt. j.g. Rebecca Edmonds earned the qualification for underway officer of the deck - and the trust of a very skeptical chief scientist.

Rear Adm. Matthew W. Sibley, the Commander of the 14th Coast Guard District, speaks during a rare triple-commissioning ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Guam July 29, 2021. During the ceremony, Coast Guard Cutters Myrtle Hazard, Oliver Henry and Fredrick Hatch were commissioned. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Magee/Released)

July 30, 2021

U.S. Coast Guard commissions 3 Fast Response Cutters in Guam

The Coast Guard Cutters Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139), Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) were commissioned during a rare triple-commissioning ceremony at their new homeport at Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam.

Lt. Col. David Chapman’s expectant wife, Jaime, oversees movers as they pack their household goods May 20, 2020.

July 29, 2021

Moving Delays? You might qualify for an Inconvenience Claim

Learn how and when to file an Inconvenience Claim

Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Vince W. Patton III, addresses members and employees of Coast Guard Training Center Cape May during a leadership brunch held Thursday, May 28, 2015. Patton spoke about the importance of mentorship and congratulated the training center on establishing a mentorship program that helps junior members assigned to the training center. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards)

July 29, 2021

BZ: Mentoring Project’s Core Team receives Meritorious Team Citation, and more

BZ: Mentoring Project’s Core Team receives Meritorious Team Citation, Bravo Zulu to the winners of the Congressman James Sener Award for Excellence in Marine Investigations, Winner of the 2020 Cmdr. Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy selected, Solicitation: Members for the Boat Forces Advisory Council, USCG voted the best place to work in the Department of Homeland Security, Be sure to check out the upcoming Mentoring Program Road Show

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Moriwaki, a boatswain’s mate at Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg, serves at the coxswain on a 29-foot Response Boat – Small II during Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup Championship Boat Parade, Tampa, Florida, July 12, 2021. The Coast Guard collaborated with its interagency partners to ensure the movement of vessels in the parade, and to keep the boating public safe during the celebration. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

July 27, 2021

Employee experiences wanted in the next Organizational Assessment Survey 

Participation in the survey supports data informed decision making

A scene of Suukjak Sep Lake at Pine View Campground in the Pine View Recreation Area is shown June 2, 2021, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The recreation area includes acres of publicly accessible land with hiking trails, Pine View Campground, Whitetail Ridge Ski Area, and Sportsman’s Range. Pine View Recreation Area offers four-season, year-round activities to include camping, hiking, fishing, and more. The lake was formerly known as Squaw Lake. The new name, Suukjak Sep, translates to “black wolf” in the Ho-Chunk language. The lake is a man-made impoundment on Suukjak Sep Creek. The creek itself was named Squaw Creek sometime in the mid-1800s. See more about the Pine View Recreation Area at https://mccoy.armymw

July 26, 2021

Money Matter$: Foundations for a Secure Retirement 

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? This question might prompt various thoughts and goals you have for your life. For some, the first thing that comes to mind is retirement from active duty service. For others, it’s that day when they can stop working completely. Some think of the activities they plan to enjoy in retirement including

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July 23, 2021

Does your USID card expire soon?

The DoD is extending the expiration date for some Uniformed Services Identification (USID) cards.

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July 22, 2021

New administrative support for victims of sexual assault

Commands now have authority to grant administrative support for victims of sexual assault

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone conduct a regular workout while at sea in the South Atlantic on Jan. 19, 2021. Maintaining physical fitness is key to performing operations safely. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

July 21, 2021

Body Composition Program resumes

Weigh-ins, taping, and PFTs standards will be in effect in October 

The Coast Guard's Commandant's Ball, 2014

July 19, 2021

Event: 2021 Coast Guard Ball

After more than a year of social distancing and cancelled events, the Coast Guard Ball is back! Please consider volunteering or helping design the event's challenge coin.

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