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Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star makes port call in Juneau, Alaska

March 22, 2021

Civilian update: Civilians are able to carry higher annual leave 

The National Finance Center (NFC) will restore the civilian annual leave hours in pay period 06/2021.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandra Hartman prepares to release the tether lines on one of the USCGC Stone's (WMSL 758) small boats for launch off the coast of Northern Brazil on Jan. 14, 2021. The Stone conducted training with the Brazilian navy ship Guaiba and shared rescue and law enforcement methods. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

March 22, 2021

New: Concealed-carry credentialing program for Coast Guard law enforcement personnel

Current and former law enforcement officers can carry a personally owned firearm concealed while off-duty, not in uniform, in any jurisdiction in the U.S. with certain exceptions.

Faded photograph of double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch wearing his U.S. Lighthouse keeper’s uniform with the Gold Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 19, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, FRC namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch, Part II. 

His story begins on a dark and stormy night, with harbor tugs losing control of a lumber-laden schooner with civilians aboard.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Dey fabricates a hose rack while underway aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in the Atlantic Ocean, Thursday, March 24, 2016. The Eagle hosts a full time crew who maintain the ship. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

March 18, 2021

Why you should consider becoming a Rating Knowledge Manager

A little-known way to make a big difference in the Coast Guard.

Color picture of a Gold Lifesaving Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 18, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, cutter namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch

Part I. His Gold Medal as Surfman

ARCTIC OCEAN – Test measurements from a sea glider are recorded on a computer Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) approximately 100 miles northwest of Barrow, Alaska, in the Chukchi Sea. Sea gliders are semi-autonomous submarines used to measure water conductivity, temperature, depth, oxygen and other measurements in the Arctic Ocean. Once deployed, the sea gliders are controlled by pilots in the Applied Physics Lab at the University of Washington in Seattle. Approximately 30 scientists are aboard the Healy to study stratified ocean dynamics and how environmental factors affect the water below the ice surface for the Office of Naval Research. The Healy is one of two ice breakers in U.S. service and is the only military ship dedicated to conducting ice research in the Arctic. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer NyxoLyno Cangemi

March 17, 2021

CIO Note: We're starting the next phase of the M365 transition

Your old e-mails will be moved to the cloud, and CVR Teams will be decommissioned in June.

Coast Guard Marine Safety Task Force deploys for Bristol Bay commercial salmon opening.

March 17, 2021

Check out 2020's best Coast Guard images, videos, articles and public affairs work

The 2020 Public Affairs Awards honor units and members who share Coast Guard stories with the world.

U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

March 16, 2021

Dear Coast Guard Family - Command Edition:  How to establish, enhance your Ombudsman Program

How to boost your ombudsman program.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Casey Lawrence and her spouse, Justin, also a Coast Guard member, stand with their children on Base Kodiak, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2018. Casey and her family enjoy all that Kodiak has to offer and they recently purchased their retirement home in Kodiak. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charly Hengen.

March 12, 2021

What you need to know about transfer season 2021

Getting ready to PCS? Be sure to read this first.

Unit 21 commanding officer Ensign Vera Hamerschlag holds her puppy outside of the LORAN station she was in charge of in 1944. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

March 12, 2021

The Long Blue Line: In their words: A busy year for the SPARS that operated LORAN Station Unit 21 in 1944

Hear from the women who ran Unit 21 during World War II.