NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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Graphic with a blue background and bold white print across the middle of the graphic saying "Strengthening Service Culture."

May 21, 2024

Strengthening service culture – Full speed ahead

Working together we will ensure our culture reflects our core values.

Servicewide Exams (SWE) rescheduled for August 26 -29, 2024

May 17, 2024

Servicewide Exams (SWE) rescheduled for Aug. 26 -29, 2024

Additional flexibility will be offered in make-up exams.

A subdued background in cream color, with a lighthouse encircled in the center of the graphic. The Coast Guard logo is on the circle below the lighthouse. The words Decisive Keeper appear in bold and caps across the bottom of the graphic.

May 15, 2024

Coast Guard warns members: Adversaries using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Facebook to recruit spies

DECISIVE KEEPER campaign urges careful social media use.

Updated Tattoo Policy

May 14, 2024

Coast Guard updates tattoo policy

Size limits, placement of tattoos adjusted.

PPC Logo

May 7, 2024

Moving headaches? Call the PCS Assist Team

The Permanent Change of Station Assist Team is back in action and ready to support Coast Guard members and families

A logo of the USCG Operational Logistics Command intended to bring attention to the newly formed Reserve Mobilization Team (RMT)

May 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Reserve Mobilization: Introducing the Reserve Mobilization Team 

The Reserve Mobilization Team (RMT) was created to address delays in receiving orders, benefits, pay, and medical care.

Courtney Burgess, 2023 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year recipient

April 30, 2024

Coast Guard names the 2023 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year

Courtney Burgess is recognized for outstanding contributions as an ombudsman.

Painting of the Civil War revenue cutter Morris titled “Inspection of a Merchant Ship,” by Gil Cohen, depicts a boat howitzer ready for use on the ship’s bow. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 26, 2024

Sentinels of the past — the Coast Guard’s Civil War Boat Howitzers from the Revenue Cutter Service

Written by retired Gunner CWO Steven Wilson, this essay provides the history of two Coast Guard Civil War artifacts: Boat Howitzers #245 and #246.

In-between icebreaking missions, the crew of the Katmai Bay engaged in ice rescue training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Michael Overstreet)

April 25, 2024

Best places to work: Underway with the Katmai Bay

Is your unit the best place to work?

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jennifer Brown and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Peers were awarded golden keyboards on April 11, 2024, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, for the winning apps they created for the Power Platform Science Fair. Standing from left to right, Brian Campo, Acting Chief Information Officer of CG-6, Rear Adm. Russell Dash, Brown, Peers, Rear Adm. Chad Jacoby.

April 23, 2024

Congratulations to our award-winning Deck Plate Developers

Four Coast Guard members recognized for developing apps that make work more efficient.

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