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Sept. 23, 2020
Impacted by Hurricane Laura, Sally, or Tropical Storm Beta? Help is available!
Coast Guard members are Semper Paratus, always ready to respond when a hurricane strikes. As they selflessly serve others, their homes and loved ones are often in the storm’s path. Behind the scenes, a team of dedicated individuals – spanning numerous specialties – stand ready to ensure that our Coast Guard heroes and their incredible families are always supported, too!
October 2020 Enlisted Personnel Advancement Announcement
Congratulations to the following members who may be advanced to the indicated rating/paygrade effective Oct. 1,2020, providing members meet the requirements outlined in the Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements Manual, COMDTINST M1000.2(series), ACN 012/20 Enlisted Rating Advancement Training System(ERATS) winter 2020 update, and the Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual, COMDTINST M1020.8 (series).
Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best
Our Deck Plate Leader of the Week is Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best, officer in charge (OIC) of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ridley!
Sept. 22, 2020
The Long Blue Line: Domingo Suarez y Rosa—Towerman of Puerto Rico
Born in the Canary Islands in 1862, Don (Mr.) Domingo Suarez y Rosa was part of the largest migratory wave of immigrants from the Canaries to Puerto Rico in the late 19th century.
CG updates meritorious advancement program
If you work hard enough, you might have the opportunity to skip the service wide exam and still advance to the next pay grade. The Coast Guard has updated the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) providing members new opportunities to be recognized and advanced in the process.
Credentialing your Coast Guard experience
The Coast Guard is paying you to prepare for your next job.
Members planning to transition into a civilian job after serving, or simply looking to broaden professional opportunities, are in luck. Your experience in the Coast Guard has given you training and skills that you can put to work for you outside of the service.
Sept. 21, 2020
CANCELLED: Vice Commandant testifies before Congressional hearing focused on Arctic
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If and/or when this event is rescheduled, we will post here for your awareness.
Watch live Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, as Vice Commandant, Adm. Charles Ray testifies before a Congressional Hearing focused on the Arctic.
Congratulations to the Coast Guard’s Civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund Employees of the Year!
Each year the Coast Guard recognizes a select few civilian and non-appropriated fund employees for their outstanding service and dedication to the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty.
Sept. 18, 2020
Coast Guard Announces Outlook to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
Do you know how the seafood you eat is caught? It’s possible the fish you buy came from an illegal fishing haul. It’s estimated that one in five fish in an industry with a sales value of over $400 billion are brought to market through unlawful methods. Fishing communities subject to the standards that promote good governance of resources are disadvantaged when illegally caught fish enter the market.
The Commandant has announced a plan to combat the multi-billion dollar international black market in fishing, pursuing new efforts and international partnerships to combat economically and environmentally unsustainable fishing practices.
Lessons from the Coast Guard’s Award Winning Leaders Announcing the Annual Inspirational Leadership Award Recipients
Leadership is a cornerstone of what makes the Coast Guard run smoothly. Annually, the Office of Leaderhsip recognizes individuals who exemplify these qualities and inspire others to achieve greatness.
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