Dec. 14, 2020

Coast Guard resumes uniform distribution

 For the past several months, members have experienced difficulty purchasing needed and required uniform items. Due to shortages resulting from the pandemic, the Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) had to concentrate its efforts on properly outfitting all recruits, cadets, and officer candidates, at times providing only partial sea bags, as well as

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

Game changer? Coast Guard tests unmanned surface vehicles

Self-driving boats might help with SAR, crowd control, smuggling and migrant interdiction

Dec. 10, 2020

Solicitation: 2021 Inspirational Leadership Awards

Nominate your teammates for exceptional leadership

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

Heavy metal: It took a crane, a barge and a 23-year-old motor, but Healy will return to the Arctic

Check out the seriously cool time-lapse video.