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Faded color image of Chaplain Lt. Roland Gittelsohn in the field at Iwo Jima. (Findagrave.com)

May 26, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The Sermon—never forget the heroes of Iwo Jima

Dedication of 5th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima, 21 March 1945

Coast Guard Office of Leadership graphic

May 25, 2023

2023 Inspirational Award Winners

The eight award winners each displayed expertise in their field and rousing leadership of their teams.

Chief Petty Officer Gentry celebrates his advancement to E7 with his wife, Ashley, and daughter, Abby, on Oct. 22, 2021, at the River Front Park in North Charleston, South Carolina. Photo taken by Ms. Marianne Johnson.

May 24, 2023

“The impact we have globally and in our communities” - Why CPO Gentry serves at sea 

This is the third in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea. 

The Coast Guard is looking for volunteers to share their skills and experiences with future leaders during the 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA, July 19-28 at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in Beckley, West Virginia.

May 23, 2023

Coast Guard seeks volunteers for 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA

You can help educate and inform future leaders about the Coast Guard’s missions, objectives and capabilities

A team from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy participated in the National Security Agency’s 20th annual National Cyber Exercise (NCX), a three-day cyber competition that tests the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills virtually, April 8-10, 2021. The Coast Guard Academy recently instituted a Cyber Systems degree to meet the needs of the services cyber security strategy of defending cyber space, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Medley)

May 22, 2023

Changing stations this transfer season? Make sure your email and user account come with you

Three easy steps, at least two weeks before your departure date

A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag. Photo By Tina Epperson 2006

May 18, 2023

Officers: Join OPM’s virtual roadshow about prevention assignments

OPM-2 presents this road show May 24, at 2 p.m. EDT

A snippet of a quote "Real talk about mental health for Coast Guard members."

May 16, 2023

Recognizing Mental Health Month

Now is the time for some 'real talk' about mental health.

Carreno family poses in front of USCG asset

May 12, 2023

New policy makes it easier for green card holders to enlist

Here’s how YOU can use the change to earn a $1,000 STAR recruiting bonus. 

A crewmember on Coast Guard Cutter Healy takes a swing at the crew’s new biodegradable golf balls while on patrol in May 2022.

May 11, 2023

Units: Submit your Shipmate Funds request by June 30

The Coast Guard Foundation wants to help meet your unit’s fitness, morale and recreational needs.

U.S. Coast Guard Esports team competes in multinational competition

May 10, 2023

Watch Coast Guard Gaming compete this Saturday

Cheer for our gaming team during the USO Commanders Cup, either on Twitch or live at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida!

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For persons with disabilities experiencing difficulties accessing content on a particular website, please use the form DoD Section 508 Form.  In this form, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue/problem and your contact information so we can address your issue or question. If your issue involves log in access, password recovery, or other technical issues, contact the administrator for the website in question, or your local helpdesk.