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Faded photograph of double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch wearing his U.S. Lighthouse keeper’s uniform with the Gold Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 19, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, FRC namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch, Part II. 

His story begins on a dark and stormy night, with harbor tugs losing control of a lumber-laden schooner with civilians aboard.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Dey fabricates a hose rack while underway aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in the Atlantic Ocean, Thursday, March 24, 2016. The Eagle hosts a full time crew who maintain the ship. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

March 18, 2021

Why you should consider becoming a Rating Knowledge Manager

A little-known way to make a big difference in the Coast Guard.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kris Kornegay-Gober, a reserve member of Sector Maryland, recently competed in a U.S. pre-Olympic trial event where he came in fourth in the high jump with a jump of 6’8” against a talented field. Kornegay-Gober, a Washington, D.C., native, is training with hopes of making the U.S. Olympic Team for this summer’s Games in Tokyo.

March 18, 2021

Coast Guard Yard reservist trains for summer Olympics in Tokyo

“MST3 was part of a group of reservists that responded to a call for help when the pandemic first hit.”

Color picture of a Gold Lifesaving Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 18, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, cutter namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch

Part I. His Gold Medal as Surfman

ARCTIC OCEAN – Test measurements from a sea glider are recorded on a computer Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) approximately 100 miles northwest of Barrow, Alaska, in the Chukchi Sea. Sea gliders are semi-autonomous submarines used to measure water conductivity, temperature, depth, oxygen and other measurements in the Arctic Ocean. Once deployed, the sea gliders are controlled by pilots in the Applied Physics Lab at the University of Washington in Seattle. Approximately 30 scientists are aboard the Healy to study stratified ocean dynamics and how environmental factors affect the water below the ice surface for the Office of Naval Research. The Healy is one of two ice breakers in U.S. service and is the only military ship dedicated to conducting ice research in the Arctic. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer NyxoLyno Cangemi

March 17, 2021

CIO Note: We're starting the next phase of the M365 transition

Your old e-mails will be moved to the cloud, and CVR Teams will be decommissioned in June.

Cyndy Olson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell affix new collar devices to Ryan Olson's uniform during the 2014 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2015. During the ceremony, Olson was recognized as the Enlisted Person of the Year - Reserve Component, an honor that comes with a meritorious advancement - in Olson's case, an advancement from petty officer first class to chief petty officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)

March 17, 2021

April reserve enlisted advancement announcement

Congratulations to those listed for advancement!

Coast Guard Marine Safety Task Force deploys for Bristol Bay commercial salmon opening.

March 17, 2021

Check out 2020's best Coast Guard images, videos, articles and public affairs work

The 2020 Public Affairs Awards honor units and members who share Coast Guard stories with the world.

Staff Sgt. Anthony Mandt, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member, receives an acupuncture deep shoulder stimulation from Lt. Col. James Arnold, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group chief of medical staff, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 12, 2019. Deep shoulder stimulation allows the body to perceive injury differently so that less pain is felt allowing the patient to have increased mobility and function. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

March 17, 2021

Does persistent shoulder pain disrupt your life? Let’s talk about it

Does persistent shoulder pain disrupt your life? Let’s talk about it, this Wellness Wednesday.

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer Blake Rausch from U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile!

March 17, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Blake Rausch

Our deckplate leader of the week is Senior Chief Petty Officer Blake Rausch from U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile!

U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

March 16, 2021

Dear Coast Guard Family - Command Edition:  How to establish, enhance your Ombudsman Program

How to boost your ombudsman program.