Oct. 2, 2020

Collaborate in real time over hurricane lessons learned through CG_Ideas@Work

Lessons learned from a hurricane response that would usually take weeks or even months to collect have found a real-time solution.

Oct. 2, 2020

Geographic stability for reservists is here

Flexible Personnel Allowance List (FlexPAL) will provide Reservists more geographic stability. 

Oct. 1, 2020

Readiness notifications come to you

Beginning Oct. 1, members will receive Coast Guard Business Intelligence (CGBI) notifications informing them when there is a change in their readiness status in any of the 17 current categories

Sept. 30, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek: The Impact of Dietary Supplements on Your Health 

Join us for Wellness Wednesday today as we discuss dietary supplements.

Sept. 30, 2020

Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer Marco Cowley 

Our Deck Plate Leader of the Week is Senior Chief, Officer in Charge of Station Pensacola!

Sept. 29, 2020

Promotions: Selections for Lieutenant Commander

Here's the promotion list for lieutenant commander for promotion year 2021.

Sept. 29, 2020

Heading to a command position? Pass the DWO

As you prepare for a new role in an afloat command cadre position, remember you need to pass the Deck Watch Officer Exam (DWO) within a year of reporting to your new position. 

Sept. 28, 2020

Does your CAC or USID card expire soon?

The Department of Defense issued a temporary waiver for expiring identification cards – both common access cards (CAC) cards and Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards – during the pandemic. The waiver for CACs sunsets Sept. 30, as anticipated. USID card holders are getting a little more time; their expired cards will work through June 30, 2021.

Sept. 28, 2020

New federal employees, military personnel to see higher TSP contribution 

New active duty and reserve military members, and new federal civilian employees who are covered by the Blended Retirement System (BRS), will now automatically be enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) at five percent of their basic pay. This change will take effect Oct. 1, 2020. 
 

Sept. 28, 2020

Coast Guard Resources: Chaplains – A Q&A with Sector Detroit’s local chaplain, Chaplain Jim Dewey

Chaplains are there for members and their families in ways truly unique from other people in their lives. They are mentors, advisors, and spiritual counselors to the Coast Guard workforce. They also play a critical role in suicide prevention.