Jan. 14, 2021

Civilians: 2021 pay increases

2021 Pay increases for general schedule, other pay plans Executive Order (E.O.) 13970, signed Dec. 31, 2020, implements a one percent across-the-board increase for statutory pay systems. The E.O. also provides that locality percentages for 2021 will remain at the 2020 levels. The general increase applies to the GS, GM, AL (Administrative Law

Jan. 14, 2021

Marine Safety is inspecting the workforce for the next Silver Ancient Trident      

The marine safety community is preparing to pass the silver trident to its next keeper. 

Jan. 13, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty OfficerJustin Scott

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Justin Scott, a damage controlman from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point!

Jan. 12, 2021

Minotaur – Creating a connected Coast Guard

While the ocean may be a picture of calm for some, miles upon miles of water is not what you hope to see when your boat is broken and supplies are running low. In 2018, those aboard the Motor Vessel Alta found themselves in this exact situation. The souls aboard were stuck on their disabled ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between North

Jan. 12, 2021

Update: Payroll tax payback will be spread out through 2021

Civilians, members may see higher take-home pay than expected

Jan. 12, 2021

Why I received the COVID vaccine

See why this Coast Guard member received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jan. 11, 2021

Solicitation: Maritime Enforcement Specialist Rating Apprenticeship Program

New program accelerates training, reduces A-school time

Jan. 8, 2021

Watch: PBS’s “The Codebreaker” premiers Monday, Jan. 11

America’s greatest codebreaker was a Coast Guard civilian

Jan. 8, 2021

Solicitation: Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman connect commands and Coast Guard families, and help families find critical services

Jan. 8, 2021

Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Public Affairs Awards

The Coast Guard wants to honor those who provide timely and accurate information so that the public, our legislators and the news media can understand our members' service and its impact.The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs is seeking nominations for two awards: Chief Journalist Alex Haley Award - named for the renowned author and Coast Guard