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The U.S. Coast Guard Band performs during the National Veterans Day Observance in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)

April 7, 2022

See the Coast Guard Band on its Southern Connections Tour

The Coast Guard Band will be providing free performances throughout the Southeastern United States.

U.S. Air Force graphic displaying facts related to Alcohol Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

April 4, 2022

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—abstaining from alcohol is a wise health decision

In his first State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden spoke to the difficulties and challenges of overcoming the worst pandemic in over 100 years, and its effects on both the nation’s physical health and the nation’s mental [behavioral] health. At the close of the address, the President put forth a four-step “Unity Agenda” asking Congress to

Petty Officer 1st Class Truman N. Skang with the Pacific Strike Team replaces the sensors inside the AreaRae multi-meter Nov. 8, 2011. Skang and the other technicians on the National Strike Force's teams used some of their time during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation to conduct functional checks on their gear to make sure it was ready for deployment. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Schofield.

March 30, 2022

2021 Annual Safety Report: Uncorrected hazards are precursors to mishaps

The Health, Safety and Work-Life directorate recently released the Annual Safety Report.

Caroline Leo and Holly Wilson, ombudsmen for Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley, pause for a photo with their family and Cmdr. Stephen White, commanding officer of Alex Haley, during a luncheon in Kodiak, Alaska, April 4, 2014. The luncheon was held in honor of the ombudsmen who help Coast Guard families have the information necessary to meet the challenges of a military lifestyle. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Honings)

March 24, 2022

Show your ombudsman how much you care

Ombudsman Appreciation Day is March 26th

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.)

March 21, 2022

Military members: Information about moving your household goods

Know your entitlements, when and how to schedule counseling, contract the movers

The Coast Guard will retire public files stored on the legacy servers, April 15, 2022. All files are now shared on D0D365 SharePoint in the cloud. USCG graphic.

March 18, 2022

Update: CGPortal begins moving online

What users and site owners need to know

A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag.

March 11, 2022

Officers: Learn how to get noticed by boards and panels

Register today for OPM's next virtual roadshow on March 16.

March 4, 2022

A new, future-focused model for CGA's academic program

With its towering oaks, brick facades and federalist columns, first time visitors are often captivated by the charming grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. While “charming” may aptly describe a small New England college campus, it’s not the adjective that captures the vigor of this military service academy’s academic program.Enter Dr. Amy

Feb. 28, 2022

Reminder: Don’t miss the Officer Personnel Management’s virtual roadshow this week on officer evaluations

Virtual event will be held Mar. 2

Feb. 22, 2022

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Coast Guard is modernizing organizational communications