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The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is open to apply for those who are passionate about public policy, leadership, and making a difference in the Federal government.

Sept. 13, 2023

Announcing the Presidential Management Fellows Program for FY24

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is open to apply for those who are passionate about public policy, leadership, and making a difference in the Federal government.

Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Davis, center, with daughter Emma and his parents at Training Center Petaluma, Calif., in 2022.

Sept. 4, 2023

“What other crazy things can I do out here that I would never get to do anywhere else?” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Davis serves at sea  

This is the sixth in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea.  

A change in fabric manufacturing processes means many Coast Guard members may experience difficulties finding their operational dress uniform (ODU) size at the CG Exchange (CGX).

Sept. 1, 2023

Can’t find your ODU size at the CG Exchange? Here’s what’s going on.

A change in fabric manufacturing processes means many Coast Guard members may experience difficulties finding their operational dress uniform (ODU) size at the CG Exchange (CGX).

Photograph of the 75-foot patrol boat CG-249 from around the time of the James Alderman incident. (From The Hanging at Bahia Mar by Hal Caudle)

Sept. 1, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The infamous James Alderman and redemption of CG-249 100 years ago

The next morning, they would return to Fort Lauderdale and resume the grind of chasing rum runners. 

Mr. Mike Emerson, director of marine transportation systems, meets with Todd Muehlenbeck, acting deputy director of marine transportation systems on detail from Customers & Border Patrol, during a mentoring session at Coast Guard headquarters.

Aug. 21, 2023

Civilian supervisors’ annual leadership development requirements

Here are some ways to meet the October deadline

Auxiliarist Chester “Chet” L. Williams (center) at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka on his tour of Southeast Alaska, with the mission of growing the Auxiliary and help further support active-duty personnel. U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Schleck

Aug. 18, 2023

Congratulations to the Coast Guard’s 2022 Auxiliarist of the Year

Auxiliarist Chester Williams earned this honor through his leadership and recruiting contributions

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Logan Venero, a qualified coxswain at Station Islamorada, controls the throttles of a 45-foot response boat-medium, here, March 2, 2023. Venero excels in boat driving and was recently awarded the 2021 Cdr. Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Abban)

Aug. 17, 2023

Training Center Yorktown modernizes learning through new Coxswain Core Course

New course delivers “best-in-class” training, reflecting CG’s commitment to a Total Ready Workforce

The Coast Guard is investing in underway connectivity...and it’s paying off!

Aug. 16, 2023

The Coast Guard is investing in underway connectivity ... and it’s paying off!

This next-generation upgrade provides a twenty-fold increase in the speed of shipboard networks.

In some parts of our Coast Guard, there is a disconnect between the workplace experience we talk about, and the experience our people are actually having. The Operation Fouled Anchor investigation revealed clear evidence of that in the Coast Guard Academy’s past. But today the dissonance is present in other parts of the Service, and it is revealed not only by reports of sexual assault, but by instances of harassment, bullying, retaliation, and other inappropriate behavior.

Aug. 11, 2023

Accountability and Transparency Review to ensure a culture where everyone is safe and valued

“Eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment in our Service is everyone's responsibility,” said Rear Adm. Miriam Lafferty.

United States Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay ensures participant safety during the 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo courtesy of Kurt Lentsch)

Aug. 10, 2023

An icebreaker’s summer break on the Great Lakes

Cutter crew, auxiliarists and Academy cadets enhance skillsets and camaraderie during fair weather months.

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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.