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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

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

In 2020, Martha G. Stewart from Training Center Yorktown was the recipient of the Swaringen Award. Stewart was honored by this recognition. Over the past five years, she has had the privilege of working with so many amazing people, all who were interested in improving performance – of themselves, their units, and the Coast Guard.

Aug. 3, 2021

Nominate your colleague for the 2021 Charles E. Swaringen, Jr., Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Human Performance Technology 

Plus, meet Coast Guard civilian Martha Stewart, who received the 2020 Swaringen award. She credits her own mentor with helping her become an emissary for HPT.

High resolution photograph of Danmark in 1945 under a full spread of canvas. (U.S. Coast Guard)

July 30, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Danmark—the friend-ship between Denmark and the Coast Guard

How did a ship without a nation become a training platform for the U.S. Coast Guard?

Lt. Col. David Chapman’s expectant wife, Jaime, oversees movers as they pack their household goods May 20, 2020.

July 29, 2021

Moving Delays? You might qualify for an Inconvenience Claim

Learn how and when to file an Inconvenience Claim

Menhaden fishing vessel W.T. James prior to World War I and conversion to the naval minesweeper, USS James. (Naval History and Heritage Command)

July 23, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Last of the Coast Guard fishing fleet— Hurricane San Calixto and the loss of EM Dow

During World War I and World War II, the Menhaden fishing fleet became a ready reserve for the Navy and Coast Guard.

Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Woods accepts 2020 DHS Chief Readiness Support Office Supervisor of the Year award, presented by Capt. Joshua P. Miller, commanding officer, Base National Capital Region, July 7, 2021. U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Noelle Slager.

July 22, 2021

BZ: DHS Chief Readiness Support Office names Supervisor of the Year, and more

BZ: DHS Chief Readiness Support Office names Supervisor of the Year; 2020 Fireman First Class Paul Clark Boat Forces Engineer Award winner announced; Nominations for the 2021 Naval Engineering Awards sought; Solicitation for the Swarigen Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Human Performance Technology;

Volunteers gather at Bread for the City on June 29 to support the needy during Feds Feed Families. This year's annual government-wide campaign highlights a summer of giving to local food banks and pantries like Bread for the City. Photo by Kyah Campbell, volunteer coordinator, Bread for the City, SE.

July 15, 2021

Bravo Zulu: Coast Guard employees demonstrated a spirit of giving through the Feds Feed Families program, and more

Feds Feed Families, Coast Guard Lady selected for the Spirit of Hope Award, CG Foundation new shipmate fund

Master Chief Petty Officer Laurie A. Kennedy is pinned by her family members July 21, 2020 during a ceremony at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore. Kennedy is the first female to earn the title of master chief in the gunner’s mate rating and is slated to be the rating force master chief. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac Cross)

July 14, 2021

Is E9 on your horizon? Here’s how to get there

This year’s MCAP panelists reveal the most important things you can do to make E9