Dec. 29, 2020

A little grant runs a long way for clean water

Endurance athlete and Coast Guard Ens. Katie Spotz used a Morale, Well-being and Recreation program sports grant to fund a run through Maine, and fundraising for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs around the world.

Dec. 23, 2020

Reader submission: New Years' logs from the Vietnam era

MyCG's first reader contribution comes from former Coastie John Fagan

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 Rachel Conley - she writes a new one for Coast Guard families every year! And on Dec. 24, follow Santa’s magical journey around the world on the Official North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Santa Tracker. ‘Twas the night before a patrol and

Dec. 23, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Timothy Daugherty

Our Deckplate Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Timothy Daugherty, an operations specialist from Communications Command Detachment Kodiak!

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

January enlisted advancements

Congratulations to all who are eligible to advance Jan. 1!

Dec. 17, 2020

New: Coast Guard offers two-year enlistments

The Coast Guard is now offering a two-year active duty enlistment option for fiscal year 2021.The new enlistment contract is designed for candidates interested in serving, but reluctant to commit to a longer contract. It is also intended to help grow the Reserve Corps. “As today’s young people enter the job market, they will likely favor greater

Dec. 16, 2020

Congratulations to the 2020 Hopley Yeaton Award recipients

Annual awards honor excellent cutters and superior cuttermen

Dec. 15, 2020

Deck Watch Officers: New $40K bonus to go afloat

Your leadership and ambition is needed at sea!