Dec. 11, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “Big Mac” attack--Icebreaker Mackinaw battles Lake Ice 75 years ago!

Normally, lake ice begins thawing at the end of April, but “Big Mac”--as the icebreaker is affectionately called in the Lakes region--has opened shipping lanes as early as the third week in March, thus facilitating the early movement of millions of tons of iron ore, grain, and other vital cargo.    U.S. Coast Guard Public AffairsFor generations,

Dec. 10, 2020

Solicitation: 2021 Inspirational Leadership Awards

Nominate your teammates for exceptional leadership

Dec. 10, 2020

Coast Guard prepares workforce for limited distribution phase of COVID-19 vaccine 

The Coast Guard, as part of the joint force and working with the Department of Defense (DoD), is preparing to begin the vaccination process for our active duty and reserve forces, and select civilian employees in critical positions.

Dec. 9, 2020

SELRES members: Opportunities to support Port Security Unit 313

Please apply in Direct Access

Dec. 9, 2020

Direct Access going down from Dec. 18 to Jan. 1

Plan your leave requests accordingly

Dec. 9, 2020

Leadership and Management School: Professional development in a virtual environment

The Leadership and Management School is now offered virtually.

Dec. 7, 2020

Supervisors: How to support breastfeeding in the field

Dec. 4, 2020

Here’s why you should become an electrician’s mate

Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian McCrum, MyCG Writer — Recently, the EM rating was designated as “critical” in the Coast Guard. Are you interested in electricity?

Dec. 3, 2020

EMT school undergoes modernization

EMT training goes virtual

Dec. 2, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Aaron Juetten

Our Deckplate Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Aaron Juetten, Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) assistant officer in charge at Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) South.