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Hitting the New England coast 85 years ago, the Great New England Hurricane was one of the most destructive storms to strike anywhere in the United States up to that time. Also known as the “Yankee Clipper” and “Long Island Express,” the 1938 hurricane caused over $41 billion in property damage and the death of approximately 700 men, women, and children.

Oct. 20, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The Great New England Hurricane of 1938

"The three of us will probably die trying to save one guy who will die also. Get in the boat—we have a job to do!”

What is credentialing and what you should do about it.

Oct. 17, 2023

Get the 101 on the Coast Guard’s Voluntary Credentialing Program

What is credentialing and what you should do about it.

Two Damage Controlman (DC) A-school students demonstrate proper firefighting techniques in a simulated galley fire at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown on July 15. DCs, along with boatswain’s mates and gunner’s mates are participating in a Vested Crewmember beta test where graduating recruits fill a petty officer third class billet prior to A-School and return to that unit for upon becoming rated. (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Chief Damage Controlman Steve Brochu.)

Oct. 11, 2023

Coast Guard streamlines guaranteed A-school process

EPM beta-tests the Vested Crewmember program by assigning members with guaranteed A-school to a petty officer third class position in their future rating.

The Coast Guard recently removed the requirement for regular Enlisted Evaluation Reports (EER) for junior enlisted to reduce the administrative workload for supervisors allowing them to focus on mentoring and coaching.

Oct. 10, 2023

Coast Guard suspends requirement for regular EERs for members in paygrades E1 – E-3

Change allows supervisors, junior personnel to focus on job proficiencies. 

A 1983 Coast Guard Academy yearbook photograph of Deborah Winnie, one of the first two Latina graduates of the Academy. (CGA Tide Rips) A 1983 Coast Guard Academy yearbook photograph of Jacqueline Ball, one of the first two Latina graduates of the Academy. (CGA Tide Rips) Lt. Cmdr. R Marilyn Melendez Dykman, the first Latina aviator in the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard) Rear Adm. Jo-Ann Burdian, first Latina flag officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 6, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Latinas in the Coast Guard—trailblazers of service

The first Latina women to don a Coast Guard uniform served in World War II

Let us help answer your questions about the newly approved and authorized vaccines.

Oct. 3, 2023

Updated changes to COVID vaccine recommendations from FDA, CDC

Let us help answer your questions about the newly approved and authorized vaccines.  Being aware and taking preventive actions are key to safety and readiness.

The Coast Guard-manned USS Albuquerque (PF-7), patrol frigate responsible for patrolling Alaskan waters in World War II. (U.S. Navy photo) Lt. j.g. Juan del Castillo sitting for formal service photograph. (photo courtesy of the del Castillo family)

Sept. 29, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lt. Juan del Castillo - Guardian of thousands, savior of millions

Juan del Castillo, Coast Guard officer, war veteran, self-taught scientist and humanitarian.

Petty Officer 1st Class Britney Cabrales monitors the engineering plant in Main Control aboard the Coast Guard Cutter William Tate during a family cruise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Anthony Cabrales)

Sept. 29, 2023

“This is where I belong.” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Britney Cabrales serves at sea

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

Coast Guard crews held a recruiting bonanza on Pier 17 South Street Seaport during the Baroque Eagle’s visit in late July. Events included a harbor welcome parade flyover, public tours, and a search and rescue demonstration by Station New York and Air Station Atlantic City. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

Sept. 26, 2023

Top Recruiting Liaisons show what success looks like

Recent Recruiting Liaisons of the Month seized on opportunities to engage in the community to raise awareness of the Coast Guard.

PFM offers these events because we all must understand how to maximize our benefits in retirement and the more planning you can do today will only set yourself up for success,

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard Retirement and Benefits Service Center helps civilians prepare for life after government service

Webinar presents everything you need to know about FERS and Medicare but didn’t know you needed to ask