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Megan Atkinson pins a rank insignia Dec. 12, 2020, on Petty Officer 2nd Class Trevor Atkinson of Winter Haven, Florida, during a virtual meritorious advancement ceremony at Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 in Clearwater, Florida. Atkinson, is a tactical boat crewman at PSU 307 and became the second Coast Guard reservist to be meritoriously advanced under a new program established by the commandant in March 2020. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Lt. Glenn Sanchez

March 3, 2021

Enlisted members: New policy creates more time to plan advancement ceremonies

New policy gives members the option to be ceremoniously advanced on a date most conducive to their desires and the unit’s operational schedule. 

The PRTF team works to solve challenges facing the workforce. (From left to right) PFRT team members for calendar year 2020 Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Boehmer, Capt. Thomas Kaminski, Cmdr. Russ Mayer, Lt. James Lord, Petty Officer 1st Class Angelique Limongell are the team members that served throughout calendar year 2020.

March 3, 2021

Here’s how the Personnel Readiness Task Force is working for you

The team creates innovative solutions pulled from research, field input, and from the other services. 

Members of the USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) conduct a regular workout while at sea in the South Atlantic on Jan. 19, 2021. Maintaining physical fitness is key to performing operations safely. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

March 2, 2021

Coast Guard announces April 2021 Body Composition Screening process 

The Coast Guard will conduct Body Composition Screenings (BCS) in April

A crew form U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Sabine, Texas hangs new a dayboard on Lake Charles, Louisiana, Aug 31, 2020. The crew has been working to repair aids to navigation in the tributaries of the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of Hurricane Laura. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Hodges)

March 2, 2021

Coast Guard's first Data Strategy guides the way forward for data readiness and well-informed decision making

The first in our service history, the Coast Guard Data Strategy is a critical step for improving data quality and decision making in the Coast Guard for years to come.

Cmdr. Jeff Barnum discusses “How to Vote while at “A” school” in a video presentation. U.S. Coast Guard video.

March 1, 2021

Coast Guardsman selected for Federal Voting Assistance Award

Coast Guard Voting Assistance Officers help members vote; meet the service's 2020 VAO of the Year.

State of the Coast Guard 2021

Feb. 26, 2021

State of the Coast Guard: Live from San Diego

How will you watch the SOTCG March 11?

Chart showing location of District 5 within Atlantic Area and the states within its boundaries. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 26, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard's Fifth District—Home of Founders, Firsts and Flight for over 230 years!

Coast Guard men, women and assets associated with the Fifth District  began playing a vital role in Coast Guard history the year the Constitution was signed.

Opportunities for advanced education

Feb. 25, 2021

Submit your applications for upcoming education opportunities

The Civilian Career Management Team (CCMT) and the DHS Learning and Engagement Officer, would like to remind you all of some upcoming academic programs.

MIT Seminar XXI

Feb. 25, 2021

Solicitation for MIT Seminar XXI  

Senior officers and executive civilians based in Washington, DC are encouraged to apply to Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Seminar XXI: Educating National Security Leaders program.

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone (middle) and Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Carroll (right) get a tour of the bridge aboard the Spirit of Norfolk while transiting to Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Virginia, March 6, 2020. The two servicemembers were participating in the Cyber Component Commanders’ Conference, which served to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining strong cyber security postures within the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Katlin Kilroy)

Feb. 25, 2021

New officer resource: Cyber officer career guide

The Office of Cyberspace Forces and the Coast Guard Cyber Command (CG CYBER) developed a new guide to assist thousands of people working on cyberspace-related missions map out their careers. 

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