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NEW YORK - Coast Guard Petty Officers, from left, Stephen Miller, Heather Clark, Paola Colon, Marc-Antoine Jean and Chief Petty Officer Hugo Gaytan, all of Coast Guard Sector New York, recite the oath of enlistment, as Vice Adm. Robert Parker, Commander of the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area, officiates the ceremony. The re-enlistment took place at the New York World Trade Center ceremonial platform, Thurs., May 26, 2011. The ceremony was part of New York Fleet Week, a week-long event in which mariners from around the world are celebrated in a series of maritime-oriented events. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie

April 19, 2021

Change in policy allows cancelling extensions if eligible for SRB

You can now cancel your contract extension, if you qualify for a selective reenlistment bonus

Cyndy Olson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell affix new collar devices to Ryan Olson's uniform during the 2014 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2015. During the ceremony, Olson was recognized as the Enlisted Person of the Year - Reserve Component, an honor that comes with a meritorious advancement - in Olson's case, an advancement from petty officer first class to chief petty officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)

April 16, 2021

May Reserve enlisted advancement announcement

Congratulations to all those advancing!

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Colleen McCarthy, (left), officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Kenosha, Wis., and Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Beatty, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Frankfort, Mich., pin new rank insignias on the collar of Rebecca Polzin, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Michigan City during her advancement to senior chief petty officer, Feb. 2, 2012. As officer-in-charge, Polzin ensures the 19 enlisted active duty members and 7 enlisted Coast Guard reservists at Station Michigan City carry out their missions of search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; ports, waterways, and coastal security; and marine environmental protection. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Kody Felthoff.

April 16, 2021

May enlisted announcement

Congratulations to all those advancing!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is about awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. This month our leaders are coming together to tell you that the Coast Guard needs each of you to build a culture of mutual respect at your units. We will build a better Coast Guard together. Here's how your unit can take the first step: Coast Guard SAPRR Resources.

April 15, 2021

USCG leadership: 'We're counting on YOU'

We all deserve an environment where we feel included, trusted and respected.

Twelve new housing units have been added to Culp Court within the Coast Guard Triumph Housing Complex in Astoria, Ore., and families can begin moving in June 27, 2019.

The 12 new units plus a maintenance and operations building complete phase II of a housing project that has cost a total of $19.3 million to complete.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Lilburn.

April 15, 2021

House hunting help for the 2021 PCS season

Your local housing officer can help you find your way home

Second Class Petty Officers Casey Zachry, left, and Cody Childress, both health services technicians, prepare to depart from Coast Guard Station Port O’Connor, Texas March 24, 2021. Earlier that day, Zachry and Childress administered Covid-19 vaccinations to Coast Guard members at the station. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

April 15, 2021

Bravo Zulu

Innovation Council briefs CGA cadets on becoming agents of change

Vice Adm. Charles Ray supports FORCECOM’s modernized ready learning initiative by attending a meeting through Microsoft Teams in January 2021.

April 15, 2021

FORCECOM Receives the 2021 International Society for Performance Improvement Award

Force Readiness Command is scheduled to receive the 2021 International Society for Performance Improvement Award of Excellence in May.

April 14, 2021

2020 Captain Neils P. Thomsen Innovation awards recipients announced

Congratulations to all of the recipients of the 2020 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Innovation awards.

Petty Officer 1st Class Sarah Jacobs shares a moment with her family in Seward, Alaska, where the Jacobs family has enthusiastically embraced numerous outdoor activities. Jacobs credits her husband Brandon for supporting her thriving career. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

April 14, 2021

How to parent using resiliency—A Wellness Wednesday discussion

Many of our families’ daily social rituals, such as K-12 education and child development centers, were abruptly interrupted. How did you adapt? How did your children adapt?

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer April Berghel, a culinary specialist currently serving as the Food Service Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.

April 14, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Amy Berghel

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer April Berghel, a culinary specialist currently serving as the Food Service Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound.

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