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

DOL receives its first Meritorious Unit Commendation

Congratulations, DOL!

Dec. 9, 2020

Wellness Wednesday sneak peek—tips to overcome holiday stress

Join us for a conversation on how to best manage holiday stress.

Dec. 9, 2020

Leadership and Management School: Professional development in a virtual environment

The Leadership and Management School is now offered virtually.

Dec. 9, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Scott Didaleusky

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Scott Didaleusky, the Ready for Operations (RFO) team lead at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston!

Dec. 8, 2020

Pay increase for members assigned to cutters

Coast Guard members assigned to cutters received a pay increase in October 2020.

Dec. 7, 2020

Supervisors: How to support breastfeeding in the field

Dec. 4, 2020

Here's who won the 2020 DHS Secretary's Annual Awards

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just announced the prestigious 2020 DHS Secretary's Annual Awards. Congratulations to all the Coast Guard recipients! Award for Meritorious Service (Silver Medal)CAPT James D. Warner, Air Station Clearwater, Clearwater, FLAward for Exemplary ServiceME1 Craig M. Oravitz, TACLET South, Opa Locka, FLAward for

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

Thrift Savings Plan changes, 2021 IRS Annual Deferral Limit

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is changing the way catch-up contributions are elected and withheld starting  start in January, 2021.