Sept. 25, 2020

Remember to register to vote or request your absentee ballot for the 2020 election

Under the U.S. Constitution, every U.S. citizen has the right to vote. Every voter must have the opportunity to register and vote whether that is in person or by absentee in any election that they are eligible. To vote in U.S. elections, Coast Guard members and their eligible dependents must be registered in their state of legal residence.

Sept. 25, 2020

October 2020 Enlisted Reserve Personnel Advancement Announcement

Congratulations to the reserve members eligible to advance Oct. 1, 2020. 

Sept. 25, 2020

Lending a helping hand: Coast Guard members helping each other

For our Photo Friday, here is a collection of images from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard's visit to the Eighth Coast Guard District. 

Sept. 24, 2020

Operation Innovation: CG_Ideas@Work 101

CG_Ideas@Work is not just an icon on your Coast Guard standard workstation, it’s a tool to empower the Coast Guard workforce through the exchange of information. The site facilitates the Commandant’s call to lower barriers to innovation, strengthen service innovation initiatives, and accelerate the process of moving the best ideas to service-wide implementation.

Sept. 23, 2020

October 2020 Enlisted Personnel Advancement Announcement

Congratulations to the following members who may be advanced to the indicated rating/paygrade effective Oct. 1,2020, providing members meet the requirements outlined in the Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements Manual, COMDTINST M1000.2(series), ACN 012/20 Enlisted Rating Advancement Training System(ERATS) winter 2020 update, and the Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST M1020.8 (series).

Sept. 23, 2020

Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best

Our Deck Plate Leader of the Week is Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best, officer in charge (OIC) of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ridley!

Sept. 23, 2020

Register for the 2020 DHS Academic and Professional Development Virtual Symposium

The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer invites you to participate in the 2020 DHS Academic and Professional Development Virtual Symposium.

You must register to attend prior to September 25, 202. If you are unable to access the electronic registration form via the hyperlink, please enter the full address into your web browser. (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y63PCRG). 
 

Sept. 22, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Domingo Suarez y Rosa—Towerman of Puerto Rico

Born in the Canary Islands in 1862, Don (Mr.) Domingo Suarez y Rosa was part of the largest migratory wave of immigrants from the Canaries to Puerto Rico in the late 19th century.

Sept. 22, 2020

CG updates meritorious advancement program

If you work hard enough, you might have the opportunity to skip the service wide exam and still advance to the next pay grade. The Coast Guard has updated the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) providing members new opportunities to be recognized and advanced in the process.

Sept. 21, 2020

CANCELLED: Vice Commandant testifies before Congressional hearing focused on Arctic

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If and/or when this event is rescheduled, we will post here for your awareness.

Watch live Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, as Vice Commandant, Adm. Charles Ray testifies before a Congressional Hearing focused on the Arctic.