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The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Nov. 9, 2022

New policy: Military Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addiction Program has many new features 

All Coast Guard members should review policy in its entirety 

Policy

Nov. 7, 2022

Happy Election Day! Official guidance on partisan political activities

Be sure you know what’s allowed, and what isn’t.

A technician works on a circuit board during recertification training at Coast Guard Electronics Repair Facility IERF) on Sep. 21, 2022. This will enable him to diagnose and perform repairs on miniature and microminiature components of electronics systems. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Shelldon Green.)

Nov. 3, 2022

Problems with an electronics system? Do this first

Here's what you should know about the Miniature Microminiature/Module Test Repair (2M/MTR).

Policy

Nov. 1, 2022

New: Coast Guard allows remote work

“We are proud to offer a policy that can benefit our total workforce."

Policy

Nov. 1, 2022

New: Coast Guard expands telework program

"A member who isn't required on-site shouldn't be there just because that's how we've always done things."

Ensign Michael Barth takes his oath of office as he is joined by friends and active duty and Auxiliary members of Sector New York and the New York Recruiting Office. (Coast Guard Photo by Daniel Henry, US Coast Guard Public Affairs)

Oct. 31, 2022

How one member moved from the silver Auxiliary ranks to the gold bar of ensign

Ensign Michael Barth began his Coast Guard journey as an Auxiliary member; today he is assigned to Sector New York. 

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

Oct. 25, 2022

If you’re good with computer, a cyber security career may be for you 

CISA want to help you to #SeeYourselfInCyber. 

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Eric Jones writes on his hand Monday, July 25, 2011, aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in Boston. Jones is the commanding officer of the Eagle and wrote lifesaving information down on his hand during an abandon ship exercise. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class NyxoLyno Cangemi

Oct. 20, 2022

Celebrating National Day on Writing by writing well 

Be part of the Coast Guard's legacy of great writing, with MyCG's favorite writing tips.

The new U.S. Coast Guard Strategy was released Oct. 12, 2022

Oct. 12, 2022

Commandant unveils new Coast Guard strategy and ethos

“Now is the time to move our service forward.”

Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Crouse, stationed aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle participates in the May 2010 Service Wide Examination (SWE) during the Eagle's transit to Puerto Rico Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The SWE is a competition, which certain enlisted rates must take in order to advance based on their raw score, sea time, time in service, time in rank, and award points. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta H. Disco.

Oct. 6, 2022

Coast Guard updates policies and procedures for SWE points 

Incentives for pre-commissioning cutter crews and Cutters undergoing maintenance periods.