NOTICE: A Continuing Resolution funding Government activities has been passed. All Coast Guard military members and civilian employees shall resume their normal work schedules. Updated FAQs and resources regarding post-lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site.
U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. William Pickrum, retired, shown in 2019 during his 16-year tenure as Kent County, Maryland Commissioner. Upon leaving the Coast Guard after 22 years, Pickrum went on to hold numerous distinguished posts. Photo courtesy by My Eastern Shore Maryland.

July 8, 2021

Remembering Cmdr. William Pickrum 

A notable CGA alumni, pilot, and public servant  

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley crew members conduct hoist training with an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew while underway in the Bering Sea June 15, 2021. Helicopter crews deploy aboard Coast Guard cutters to extend their search-and-rescue and law-enforcement reach and shorten response times during maritime emergencies. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley.

July 8, 2021

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returns home

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returns to Kodiak from Bering Sea patrol, and more

Air Force Master Sgt. Kelisha Brown and fellow Coast Guard senior enlisted leaders listen to leadership best practices as part of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers’ Academy at Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, Sept. 4, 2014. The monthlong course, which is open to a select few senior enlisted leaders from other military services, helps prepare new Coast Guard chiefs for the increased responsibility they take on as members of the Chief Petty Officer Corps. Instruction is provided in work-life, wellness, human resource management, oral and written communications, career management, human relations and military customs and courtesies.

July 8, 2021

Bravo Zulu: Happy 50th Anniversary to Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma!

TRACEN Petaluma anniversary, MWR award solicitation, SEER award announcement, and more

DEOCS: Assessment to Solutions

July 7, 2021

From the Civil Rights Directorate: Improved Organizational Climate Surveys

See what you can expect in DEOCS 5.0

Health Safety & Worklife Service Center

July 7, 2021

Creating a purposeful life - Wellness Wednesday

Join us for Wellness Wednesday from 3-4 pm EDT.

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Robert L. Davis

July 7, 2021

Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Robert L. Davis

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Robert L. Davis from Sector Guam Waterways Management Division!

Coast Guard officer cover insignia

July 7, 2021

Officers: Managing your career  

A guide from OPM-4 to manage your career

The words "Out of Office" written into a sandy beach

July 6, 2021

COVID 19 UPDATE: Travel and leave back to pre-pandemic policy

Travel and leave options opening up

In December, the Coast Guard unveiled a Command Center for Reserve management. Long term, eReserve is designed to be a tool for reservists to manage their own careers, and for administrators to more easily solve problems when they arise.

July 6, 2021

Customer service improvements at P&A offices due to PSI

Personnel Support Initiative implements changes at P&A offices to increase customer service support 

A Coast Guard Base Kodiak Rockmore-King Clinic staff member administers a COVID-19 vaccination to a service member, in Kodiak, Alaska, on March 16, 2021. Coast Guard 17th District personnel are working diligently to vaccinate servicemembers to help combat the spread of COVID-19. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ali Blackburn.

July 2, 2021

Coast Guard active duty workforce more than 70% vaccinated

Coast Guard exceeds vaccination goal ahead of Independence Day holiday

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