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Ensign Kirk M. Eastman from Sector Puget Sound, Enforcement Division holding the framed Maritime Security and Response Operations Excellence Award in February 2021.

March 31, 2021

MSRO Excellence awardees recognized

The Captain Carden and Boatswain's Mate First Class Cullen Maritime Security and Response Operations (MSRO) Excellence awardees recognized

Lt. Toby L. Sutton, executive officer at the Coast Guard Pay and Personnel Center

March 31, 2021

2020 USCG Human Resource Management Achievement Award recipients announced

Five Coast Guard employees have been selected as the Human Resources Management Achievement Award recipients. This year’s selection of winners represents the exceptional customer service, innovative thinking, and improved methods in human resource and talent management.  Each year, the HRM Achievement Award provides an opportunity to recognize

The 82-foot patrol boats of Squadron One (RONONE) deploying from Subic Bay in the Philippines to the theater of operations in Vietnam. (U.S. Coast Guard)

March 26, 2021

The Long Blue Line: The Coast Guard in Vietnam-a remembrance

Fifty-five years after the Coast Guard joined the fight in Vietnam, we commemorate those servicemembers who went in harm’s way, several of whom paid with their lives in a land far from home.

The Commandant of the Coast Guard delivers the State of the Coast Guard, March 11, 2021, in San Diego.

March 11, 2021

SOTCG: Get all the details on the Commandant's announcements

This afternoon, Commandant Karl Schultz outlined the Coast Guard’s perseverance through a difficult year, and highlighted encouraging developments in our efforts to advance as a mission ready service.  

Chaplain Cain with Mr. Luisi, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

March 9, 2021

Chaplain Kimberly Cain welcomes the stranger 

“Mental health is a basic right and dignity.”

A Tom's Run team running on the trail.

March 8, 2021

Tom’s Run: America’s longest fun run is hosted by the Coast Guard

June 4-6: Join the DC-area event, form your own remote team, or just run the equivalent of a relay leg.

The PRTF team works to solve challenges facing the workforce. (From left to right) PFRT team members for calendar year 2020 Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Boehmer, Capt. Thomas Kaminski, Cmdr. Russ Mayer, Lt. James Lord, Petty Officer 1st Class Angelique Limongell are the team members that served throughout calendar year 2020.

March 3, 2021

Here’s how the Personnel Readiness Task Force is working for you

The team creates innovative solutions pulled from research, field input, and from the other services. 

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone (middle) and Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Carroll (right) get a tour of the bridge aboard the Spirit of Norfolk while transiting to Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Virginia, March 6, 2020. The two servicemembers were participating in the Cyber Component Commanders’ Conference, which served to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining strong cyber security postures within the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Katlin Kilroy)

Feb. 25, 2021

New officer resource: Cyber officer career guide

The Office of Cyberspace Forces and the Coast Guard Cyber Command (CG CYBER) developed a new guide to assist thousands of people working on cyberspace-related missions map out their careers. 

Rare photograph of Northland under sail. Her sails were rarely used so the sail rig was taken down and the masts used for antenna and electronic gear. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 29, 2021

The Long Blue Line: The storied career of ice cutter Northland and the Greenland Patrol 75 years ago!

Northland’s was the only ship known to carry Nazi POWs to prison and, later, carry Jewish refugees to Palestine.

Dec. 29, 2020

A little grant runs a long way for clean water

Endurance athlete and Coast Guard Ens. Katie Spotz used a Morale, Well-being and Recreation program sports grant to fund a run through Maine, and fundraising for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs around the world.

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