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Oct. 30, 2020

Happy Halloween: A spooky virtual tour of HQ’s hallowed grounds

What do civil war soldiers, assassins, “zombies” and the U.S. Coast Guard have in common?Location.Coast Guard members and civilians on their lunch breaks trudged through the fallen leaves three days before Halloween to hear the history of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. It was an overcast autumn day and Daniel Koski-Karell, Ph.D. was giving his “Spooky

Oct. 29, 2020

Military members: Here’s why your paycheck looks different

Your pay this week may be different than what you expected. Don’t panic.You probably remember the Aug. 8 presidential memo, directing the federal government to defer Social Security taxes for many federal employees, both military and civilian, in September, October, November and December. (We shared all the details on MyCG last month.)The deferral

Oct. 28, 2020

#JoinToEndAbuse – Chaplains: A Key Resource in the Fight to End Domestic Violence

The chaplain is a sounding board, a constant presence at the unit that allows individuals to get information, resources, and to stay connected.

Oct. 28, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week:Chief Petty Officer Adam J. Whaley

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Adam J. Whaley, a boatswain’s mate from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw!

Oct. 27, 2020

Coast Guard Foundation’s Tribute to the United States Coast Guard from Our Nation’s Capital

Please join us to view the Coast Guard Foundation’s first virtual tribute event, Oct. 29 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern.

Oct. 27, 2020

Let your voice be heard, exercise your Constitutional Right

There are only seven days until Election Day! If you have not requested or received your absentee ballot, you may still be able to vote.