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Nov. 13, 2023

Prior Coast Guard officers can apply to re-enter service

Coast Guard Recruiting Command’s prior trained military officer panel is open for officers who resigned their commissions.

Stone masons at work building the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (Library of Congress) A close-up of the monument showing names of the Coast Guardsmen lost during World War I. Members of the Coast Guard Wives Club visit the Coast Guard Memorial after its dedication. (Library of Congress) Overhead view of the dedication ceremony for the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lest we forget — the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Part 1)

The presence of family and friends was a potent reminder of the war’s toll on the Coast Guard community and reflected the members’ shared grief, sacrifice and patriotism.

A graphic representation of a dock with a boat in the background right off the waters edge there is an old board sign that says "Guard your financial future" it also has a Coast Guard logo on the sign.

Nov. 8, 2023

How to prepare your finances for the unexpected

Are you prepared for a financial setback? The Personal Financial Management Program is a valuable resource available to help!

A blank white slate with a multi colored rainbow style border with a human head silhouette in the middle surrounded by the words disABILITY allies resource group and DARG in bold brown lettering in the center beside the silhouette of the head.

Nov. 7, 2023

Get to know the disABILITY Allies Resource Group

DARG continues the conversation beyond October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month

An orange sun on the horizon of a blue ocean with small black birds flying over the sun and a black bar on the bottom of the photo that says "Community Healing Event."

Nov. 6, 2023

CGA Alumni Association hosts community healing event Nov. 14-15

The event creates a safe space for CGA alumni and allies to foster transparency about the ongoing response to the Fouled Anchor report and provide resources to survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

A July 1921 photo of staff at Air Station Morehead City, the Coast Guard’s first air station and crew, in front of a flying boat and hangar. Officer standing in the center is Capt. William Wishar with another officer and enlisted men posing in the hot summer sun. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 3, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Aviator #8 recounts the early days of Coast Guard flight

“I didn’t know whether he should have a court-martial for risking the plane and his life or be recommended for a medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. He retired as Rear Admiral.”

Electrician’s Mate First Class Petty Officer Dustin Thomas (left), Boatswain’s Mate First Class Petty Officer Shawn Wells (center), and Yeoman First Class Petty Officer Ashley Moulden (right) celebrate their reception into the hallowed ranks of Cuttermen aboard the CGC Willow on July 5, 2023. The Cutterman insignia signifies that they have exhibited the requisite professionalism and dedication to duty expected of seagoing Coast Guard personnel.

Nov. 1, 2023

“This is a challenge, and it is what you make of it.” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Ashley Moulden serves at sea

“I want to see new places. I want that adventure. I want the experience and I want the sea time.”

The CGBI Support/Training and Outreach Programs offers free onsite and virtual system training and support to help all users make better operational decisions with the Coast Guard’s robust data analytics tools.

Oct. 26, 2023

Coast Guard Business Intelligence (CGBI) team offers training, support

Go beyond unit readiness stats with in-person, online CGBI training.

DHS Leader Development Program Manager Alyssa Lombardi (right) handing out Halloween candy to the Coast Guard workforce at headquarters to raise awareness of DHS Leader Grams.

Oct. 25, 2023

This Halloween, “treat” a colleague to a DHS Leader Gram

Illuminate the leadership you see from your peers (No hocus-pocus required)

What is credentialing and what you should do about it.

Oct. 17, 2023

Get the 101 on the Coast Guard’s Voluntary Credentialing Program

What is credentialing and what you should do about it.

The U.S. Department of Defense is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended in 1998. DoD websites use the WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standard.

For persons with disabilities experiencing difficulties accessing content on a particular website, please use the form DoD Section 508 Form.  In this form, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue/problem and your contact information so we can address your issue or question. If your issue involves log in access, password recovery, or other technical issues, contact the administrator for the website in question, or your local helpdesk.