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Second Lt. Harry G. Hamlet (top row, left) standing above another future commandant, Ellsworth Bertholf, aboard Revenue Cutter Bear during its famous Overland Rescue deployment, 1897-98 (Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)

Dec. 9, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Harry Hamlet’s rescue of Navy convoy 100 years ago!

Shortly after World War I, a remarkable event demonstrated the caliber of Coast Guard officers.

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Dec. 8, 2022

Coast Guard releases new action plan for Mission Support   

Vice Adm. Paul Thomas communicates his intent for DCMS.

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan and the 2021 Civilian Employee of the Year Award winners onstage during the award ceremony held at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2022 (U.S. Coast Guard photo).

Dec. 6, 2022

Coast Guard presents Civilian Employee of the Year Awards  

Commandant honors eight civilians for outstanding performance and dedication.

Vice Commandant Adm. Steve Poulin (center) gets fitted for a M-50 mask during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training session at Coast Guard Headquarters in September 2022. Poulin took part to remind CBRN-equipped units to complete required training to enhance readiness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Dec. 1, 2022

Is your unit ready to respond in the event of a WMD/CBRN incident?

Thanks to a newly created dashboard, it’s easy to find out.

Members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles participated in a DHS Family Day celebration in San Bernardino, California, April 27, 2017. The event was designed to celebrate the Month of the Military Child offering kids tours, hands on exhibits and demonstrations of several DHS assets present. (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class DaVonte Marrow)

Nov. 8, 2022

Preview 2023 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments next year. “The Defense Health Agency

Petty Officer 1st Class Alex “Gambit” Alfonso, an information systems technician stationed at Electronic Support Detachment Baltimore, and Christian “Jakespine” Jacobs, a Gold Star Gamer Marine team member, pose for a photo at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, August 19, 2022. Alfonso is a member of the Coast Guard Gaming team that competed in the Warrior GMR Foundation’s Rocket League tournament and helped coach the Marine GSG team during the children’s league. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Mieszala)

Nov. 8, 2022

Members game with Gold Star Children

Children of Gold Star families connect through gaming.

Retired Coast Guard Capt. Tony Russell is the executive director of the Center for Arctic Study and Policy (CASP). (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Abban)

Nov. 7, 2022

CGA names new director for Center for Arctic Study and Policy (CASP)

Retired Coast Guard captain, and former cutterman, takes the helm at CASP.

First boat used by Aquinnah Wampanoag rescuers, photographed after the event. Samuel Anthony is seated third from right. (Courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum)

Nov. 4, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “They periled their lives for others”— Martha’s Vineyard’s Aquinnah Wampanoag heroes

Here's the story of the first Native Americans known to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Ensign Michael Barth takes his oath of office as he is joined by friends and active duty and Auxiliary members of Sector New York and the New York Recruiting Office. (Coast Guard Photo by Daniel Henry, US Coast Guard Public Affairs)

Oct. 31, 2022

How one member moved from the silver Auxiliary ranks to the gold bar of ensign

Ensign Michael Barth began his Coast Guard journey as an Auxiliary member; today he is assigned to Sector New York. 

Coast Guard personnel assigned to the Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific Strike teams launch shallow water boats to scan for unaccounted people in Fort Myers Beach, Florida on Sept. 29, 2022. Coast Guard strike force teams mobilized to areas affected by Hurricane Ian to perform urban search and rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Wisdom)

Oct. 26, 2022

Help the Coast Guard document its response to Hurricane Ian

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