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1894 photograph of Keeper Lawson surrounded by his NWU student surfmen. (Courtesy of NWU Deering Library)

Nov. 22, 2024

Lawrence Lawson’s Thanksgiving Day rescue

"Thanksgiving Day 1889 will doubtless ever be remembered by the crew of Calumet... for on this day the student surfmen of Northwestern and their fearless keeper kept them from a watery grave."

Mike Smith negotiates obstacles during a Basic Rider Course at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 26, 2023. The 75th Air Base Wing safety office maintains a SharePoint that provides motorcyclists with information and resources regarding safety, requirements and training for anyone with base access. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Nov. 21, 2024

2025 Motorcycle Safety Training Reimbursement Program is open

Don’t miss the chance to receive reimbursement for your training; the program is now accepting requests for FY 2025.

Portrait of Capt. Kate Higgins-Bloom, Sector Delaware Bay Commander. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 21, 2024

How I Got Here: Lessons from Capt. Kate Higgins-Bloom

Sector Delaware Bay Commander tells MyCG about how fellowships and think tanks changed her career for the better.

Storied Football Rivalry Between U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine Academies Comes to Boston for the First Time on November 15, 2025.

Nov. 20, 2024

Fenway Park to host 2025 Secretaries' Cup

Storied football rivalry between Coast Guard and Merchant Marine academies comes to Boston for the first time on Nov. 15, 2025.

This new dashboard is a centralized hub for viewing solicitations and replaces individual messages for each position.

Nov. 18, 2024

Coast Guard launches EPM-2 Vacancy Dashboard

This new dashboard is a centralized hub for viewing solicitations and replaces individual messages for each position.

-Coast Guard photograph of Seaman First Class Sophia Thadei in uniform. (National Personnel Records Center, National Archives) -Photograph of the Rogers Mansion in Charleston, which housed the District Coast Guard Office during World War II. (Library of Congress)

Nov. 15, 2024

An Alaska Native SPAR - The Story of Seaman First Class Sophia Thadei

Sophia Thadei was among the first Native American women to wear the Coast Guard uniform.

Photograph of the U.S. Life-Saving Service crew at Neah Bay, Washington Territory. The crewmembers were predominantly Makah Tribe members. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 8, 2024

Native Americans in the Coast Guard

Native Americans have been members of the Coast Guard and its predecessor services for well over 200 years.

The Coast Guard’s adoption reimbursement benefit helps offset expenses.

Nov. 6, 2024

The Coast Guard’s adoption reimbursement benefit helps offset expenses as you expand your family

The Coast Guard recognizes National Adoption Month throughout November.

FY24 second quarter report

Nov. 5, 2024

Good Order and Discipline: FY24 second quarter report

Let’s break down some of the policy jargon to better understand ways that members get held accountable.

Petty Officer 1st Class John Toman’s award-winning Cauliflower Salad (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class John Toman)

Nov. 5, 2024

Petty Officer 1st Class John Toman wins American Culinary Federation’s 2024 Chef of the Year Award

Coast Guard culinary specialist wins top civilian cooking award.

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