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U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign leaning against a building after hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005.

Nov. 17, 2023

Journey of a Coast Guard Museum Artifact: The Sign

The transformation of the Air Station New Orleans sign from a functional marker to a rallying relic.

Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher McGhee reviews a scrapbook of milestones in his career in a conference room at Base Seattle, July 17, 2023. McGhee served in the health services field in the Coast Guard for over 30 years. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler.

Nov. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement

After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.

Nov. 15, 2023

A new way to meet your C5I needs is here!

The new Requirements Intake Tool (RIT) launched July 31.

Nov. 14, 2023

CGCYBER celebrates Cybersecurity milestones during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

While Cybersecurity Awareness Month is over, CGCYBER reminds you to keep computer security in mind every day.

Nov. 13, 2023

Prior Coast Guard officers can apply to re-enter service

Coast Guard Recruiting Command’s prior trained military officer panel is open for officers who resigned their commissions.

Stone masons at work building the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (Library of Congress)

A close-up of the monument showing names of the Coast Guardsmen lost during World War I.

Members of the Coast Guard Wives Club visit the Coast Guard Memorial after its dedication. (Library of Congress)

Overhead view of the dedication ceremony for the Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Nov. 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lest we forget — the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Part 1)

The presence of family and friends was a potent reminder of the war’s toll on the Coast Guard community and reflected the members’ shared grief, sacrifice and patriotism.

Nov. 8, 2023

How to prepare your finances for the unexpected

Are you prepared for a financial setback? The Personal Financial Management Program is a valuable resource available to help!

A blank white slate with a multi colored rainbow style border with a human head silhouette in the middle surrounded by the words disABILITY allies resource group and DARG in bold brown lettering in the center beside the silhouette of the head.

Nov. 7, 2023

Get to know the disABILITY Allies Resource Group

DARG continues the conversation beyond October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month

An orange sun on the horizon of a blue ocean with small black birds flying over the sun and a black bar on the bottom of the photo that says "Community Healing Event."

Nov. 6, 2023

CGA Alumni Association hosts community healing event Nov. 14-15

The event creates a safe space for CGA alumni and allies to foster transparency about the ongoing response to the Fouled Anchor report and provide resources to survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

A July 1921 photo of staff at Air Station Morehead City, the Coast Guard’s first air station and crew, in front of a flying boat and hangar. Officer standing in the center is Capt. William Wishar with another officer and enlisted men posing in the hot summer sun. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 3, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Aviator #8 recounts the early days of Coast Guard flight

“I didn’t know whether he should have a court-martial for risking the plane and his life or be recommended for a medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. He retired as Rear Admiral.”

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