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Feb. 12, 2021

A Break in the Silence

Anecdote from a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker’s winter Arctic patrol

Matt Smith, the Civilian of the Quarter for April - June 2020, poses behind his teaching podium Aug. 11, 2020, aboard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey. Our Training Center staff serve the American public by leveraging their talent and passion to produce mission-ready recruits, and delivering professional, high-quality services to enable future missions for our units, tenants, and regions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Kearney)

Feb. 11, 2021

Maintaining Accountability Through Good Order and Discipline

Holding employees accountable is a critical role of any supervisor.

8. Lt.j.g. Joseph Jenkins on the bridge late in World War II. (photo courtesy of the Jenkins Family)

Feb. 11, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. j.g. Joseph Jenkins—first African American commissioned officer in the 20th century

Celebrating African American Heritage Month - the Coast Guard's first African American commissioned officer

Pixel dashboard

Feb. 10, 2021

What’s that new screen? Meet your Pixel dashboard

Coast Guard-designed tool will free up your desktop space

CPO Jamison Smith receives 2020 GEICO Military Service Award

Feb. 10, 2021

Chief Petty Officer Jamison Smith receives 2020 GEICO Military Service Award

Smith is a volunteer fire fighter, teaches children about fire safety

Petty Officer 2nd Class Allison Matthews, a damage controlman, aboard USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620) conducts a throttle round in the engineroom at sea on Aug. 27, 2020.

Feb. 10, 2021

DC, EM, ET, MK ratings: Learn about the new sea time requirements

Petty officers will get experience while on land, and also while at sea. 

U.S. Coast Guard C-130 aircraft number 1503 is seen on deck at the Fixed Wing Training facility. December 22, 2020 photo submitted by ATTC unit.

Feb. 10, 2021

Avionics Technicians now training on the real deal: decommissioned C-130 gets a new life as a fixed wing training platform 

ATTC will use the now-grounded C-130 to equip new technicians with the avionics troubleshooting skills required for fixed wing operations.

Chief Petty Officer Walter Morey, the Recruiter In Charge of Recruiting Office Hampton Roads, Va., swears in two new recruits under the Pandemic Displaced Recruit Program on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.

Feb. 10, 2021

Recruits paid, on-boarded while waiting for boot camp

Future members of the Coast Guard will receive immediate pay and benefits as they endure delays for boot camp impacted by pandemic restrictions.

Crews on the Coast Guard Cutter Juniper conduct at-sea training to prepare for any and all scenarios while underway, Dec. 9, 2020. While underway, crews training regularly to maintain their qualifications. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the Coast Guard Cutter Juniper)

Feb. 10, 2021

Newly released: The Coast Guard Seamanship Manual 

The Office of Cutter Forces updated the Coast Guard Seamanship Manual, consolidating the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) necessary for successful deck operations aboard cutters.

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Feb. 9, 2021

Operation Innovation: Coast Guard establishes Innovation Council executive steering group

Team will help the service innovate for better organizational performance.