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Recruit graduation marks the first milestone achievement in an enlisted members' career. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Schell)

May 5, 2025

Transform your leadership skills by serving as a Recruit Company Commander

How you can become a better leader by shaping the next generation of Coasties.

Morgan Holden, the Coast Guard’s 2024 Ombudsman of the Year, enjoys a day on the water with her family.

May 2, 2025

Here is your Ombudsman of the Year!

Morgan Holden, District 17 ombudsman, received the Coast Guard's 2024 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year award.

Arcturus flying in formation with other USCG flying boats above a 165-foot cutter. (Coast Guard Collection)

May 2, 2025

Arcturus: A distinguished amphibian in the history of Coast Guard aviation

Read about the first aviation rescue to receive the Gold Lifesaving Medal and the Coast Guard’s Flying Lifeboats; state-of-the-art aircraft capable of performing rescues by landing on the open sea.

LCDR Andrea Psimer, Division Chief Office of Cutter Forces (CG-7511), was named the 2024 Vander Putten Inspirational Student of the Year (ISOY).

April 30, 2025

LCDR Andrea Psimer named the 2024 Vander Putten Inspirational Student of the Year (ISOY)

The ISOY award recognizes members who demonstrate sustained exceptional standards of proficiency and dedication while reflecting the service's core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

Mr. Tony Goodloe, the Training Center Yorktown ESO, received the 2024 Full-time ESOY award, and LT Joseph McGinnis, the Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lafayette Commanding Officer and collateral ESO earned the Collateral Duty ESOY recognition.

April 29, 2025

Coast Guard recognizes 2024 Education Services Officer of the Year Award recipients 

Mr. Tony Goodloe and Lt. Joseph McGinnis were honored for excellence in educational leadership and academic achievement.

The Special Needs Program accommodates specific needs for dependents when the member is being reassigned.

April 25, 2025

Coast Guard members, here’s how to enroll in the Special Needs Program

The Special Needs Program accommodates specific needs for dependents when the member is being reassigned.

Members of Coast Guard Cutter Munro conduct Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training (U.S. Coast Guard Photo Courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth Wiese).

April 23, 2025

Units, make sure to do your CBRN training!

Annual chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear drills are required for all CBRN-equipped units.

PIE Program has resumed activities.

April 21, 2025

More PIE for America’s youth

The PIE Program has resumed activities.

A few of this year's military kids' submissions.

April 18, 2025

Coast Guard youth: Submit your best creative work to the Military Kids Creative Showcase

USO Military Kid Creative Showcase is open for submissions through April 30, 2025, 11:59 pm EST.

Master Chief Petty Officer Grant Heffner, Rating Force Master Chief, talks about new incentives for BM1s who want to become Officers-in-Charge (OIC).

April 18, 2025

BM1s: Here is how you could get 20 points on the SWE

Master Chief Petty Officer Grant Heffner, Rating Force Master Chief, talks about new incentives for BM1s who want to become Officers-in-Charge (OIC).

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