My Coast Guard

Feb. 12, 2021

A Break in the Silence

Anecdote from a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker’s winter Arctic patrol

Matt Smith, the Civilian of the Quarter for April - June 2020, poses behind his teaching podium Aug. 11, 2020, aboard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey. Our Training Center staff serve the American public by leveraging their talent and passion to produce mission-ready recruits, and delivering professional, high-quality services to enable future missions for our units, tenants, and regions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Kearney)

Feb. 11, 2021

Maintaining Accountability Through Good Order and Discipline

Holding employees accountable is a critical role of any supervisor.

8. Lt.j.g. Joseph Jenkins on the bridge late in World War II. (photo courtesy of the Jenkins Family)

Feb. 11, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. j.g. Joseph Jenkins—first African American commissioned officer in the 20th century

Celebrating African American Heritage Month - the Coast Guard's first African American commissioned officer

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. 11, 2021

Coast Guard cyber forces ready themselves for new challenges: The new National Maritime Cybersecurity Plan

Coast Guard Cyber Command and the Office of Cyberspace Forces are evolving the already sharp skills of the cyber workforce to meet new requirements of the NMCP. 

Coast Guard rescues 3 stranded on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas

Feb. 10, 2021

Watch: Coast Guard crew rescues group stranded on a Bahamas island for 33 days

Group apparently survived on coconuts

A crew member aboard Cutter Flying Fish salutes after hoisting the flag during morning colors.

Feb. 10, 2021

Coast Guard updates transgender policy

No Coast Guard members were separated due to gender identity under the previous administration's policy.

Pixel dashboard

Feb. 10, 2021

What’s that new screen? Meet your Pixel dashboard

Coast Guard-designed tool will free up your desktop space

CPO Jamison Smith receives 2020 GEICO Military Service Award

Feb. 10, 2021

Chief Petty Officer Jamison Smith receives 2020 GEICO Military Service Award

Smith is a volunteer fire fighter, teaches children about fire safety

Petty Officer 2nd Class Allison Matthews, a damage controlman, aboard USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620) conducts a throttle round in the engineroom at sea on Aug. 27, 2020.

Feb. 10, 2021

DC, EM, ET, MK ratings: Learn about the new sea time requirements

Petty officers will get experience while on land, and also while at sea. 

U.S. Coast Guard C-130 aircraft number 1503 is seen on deck at the Fixed Wing Training facility. December 22, 2020 photo submitted by ATTC unit.

Feb. 10, 2021

Avionics Technicians now training on the real deal: decommissioned C-130 gets a new life as a fixed wing training platform 

ATTC will use the now-grounded C-130 to equip new technicians with the avionics troubleshooting skills required for fixed wing operations.