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Sept. 2, 2021

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 65 miles east of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and more.

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 65 miles east of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Coast Guard assists two from vessel taking on water near Slocum Arm, Alaska; Coast Guard and good Samaritan rescue kayaker in water near Keene Island, Alaska; Coast Guard performs CPR on 52-year-old woman at restaurant.

From the crest of Mount Suribachi, the Stars and Stripes wave in triumph over Iwo Jima after U.S. Marines had fought their way inch by inch up its steep lava-encrusted slopes. Ca. February 1945. PhoM3c. John Papsun. (Coast Guard) NARA FILE #: 026-G-4140 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 1222

Sept. 2, 2021

The Long Blue Line: “Hot Rocks”—a Coast Guardsman on the beach at Iwo Jima

[This essay was excerpted from the book chapter of the same name: “Hot Rocks,” Sea, Surf and Hell: The U.S. Coast Guard in World War II (New York: Prentice-Hall, 1945), 276-79.]Because of the concentrated mortar fire, which the Japanese are laying down on this landing area, it is one of the bloodiest of all the assault beaches in the Pacific War to

Photo of Coast Guard personnel attending a Mentoring Program information session

Sept. 1, 2021

Attend a mentoring program September road show event in Boston, South Florida or Cape May

Learn how the Mentoring Program can advance your career

CHINHAE, Republic of Korea, (June 19, 2015) Sailors from Commander. Naval Forces Korea participate with actor Briza Covarrubias of the acting troupe InterACT during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training scenario at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

Sept. 1, 2021

SAPRR services now available to more of the Coast Guard workforce—civilian employees and former members

Sexual assault prevention, response and recovery program expands services, updates policy

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Sept. 1, 2021

Life transformations begin with food choices and movement—a Wellness Wednesday discussion

Wellness Wednesday experts to discuss the power of health choices

A home is shown Dec. 4, 2020, at the South Post Family Housing area at Fort McCoy, Wis. Twenty-two homes are officer homes (nine three-bedroom and 13 four-bedroom), and 91 are enlisted homes (55 three-bedroom and 36 four-bedroom). The area doubled in size in 2017 after the completion of 57 new homes. Another seven homes are nearly complete in the area. The housing area is managed by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works Housing Division. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Aug. 31, 2021

Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) is extended in some cases  

Check to see if your area is affected

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Aug. 31, 2021

Money Matter$: Knowing how to prevent and respond to identity theft

Obtain a credit report, file a fraud alert

U.S. Mint commemorates Coast Guard with silver medal

Aug. 31, 2021

U.S. Mint commemorates Coast Guard with silver medal

Learn more about the newest U.S. Coast Guard silver medal from the U.S. Mint.

Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMSL 623) crewmembers gather together for a team Yoga session during a rest day while patrolling in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Balancing a high-operational tempo while patrolling in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast prioritizes mental and physical health. The crew takes every advantage to foster a healthy lifestyle while underway as well as build comradery when possible. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Fireman Ryan Carroll.

Aug. 30, 2021

Body Composition Program fully resumes October

Are you ready? Here are some resources to assist you

Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) boarding team member sits atop an interdicted low-profile vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean after crews seized 3,439 pounds of cocaine from the LPV, Jan. 27, 2021. Munro is one of two Alameda, California-based cutters who's crews interdicted a combined three suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1 resulting in the seizure of more than 9,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $156 million. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the Coast Guard Cutter Munro.

Aug. 30, 2021

Afloat Community: New survey will help the USCG upgrade member communications

Survey is open to anyone who has served afloat in the past three years. Your answers will lead to real change.

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