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Aerial photograph showing, from left to right, fleet tug USS Wandank, submarine USS Sculpin, submarine rescue ship USS Falcon, naval shipyard tug Penacook, and Lighthouse Service tender Hibiscus, in addition to Coast Guard boats and spectator boats. (National Archives)

July 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard helps rescue U.S. submarine Squalus over 80 years ago!

Trapped and tragically drowned in the flooded after compartments were 24 officers and sailors plus two civilian technicians. This left 32 officers and sailors and one civilian technician alive in the unflooded forward compartments.

Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard Talent Management Transformation Task Force (TMX-TF) released surveys to all hands to ask what it’s like to work at the Coast Guard. The deadline has been extended a week — to July 21 — so jump on this chance to make a sizeable impact.

July 17, 2023

Your chance to transform the Coast Guard extended until July 21

Help the TMX Task Force shape the future of the service.

Coast Guard Strike team members Petty Officer 2nd Class C.J. Marsh and Petty Officer 1st Class Tina Kimball assess vessels damaged in Hurricane Ian for potential pollution threats, Fort Myers, Florida, Nov. 1, 2022. Coast Guard environmental response teams are deployed to southwest Florida and working closely with interagency partners to identify and mitigate environmental hazards after the storm. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

July 13, 2023

Got “_PQ”? CG-OEM updates to ICS program make qualification easier than ever

New competency designation, updated resources aid those seeking ICS qualification and certification

When disaster strikes, CGMA's initial objective is to quickly provide emergency assistance for evacuation and cash needed to meet basic living expenses such as food, shelter and clothing.

July 13, 2023

Know where to turn

Natural disaster resources are here for you and your family.

Congratulations to the winners of the second annual Excellence in Customer Service Awards. These Coast Guard units, teams and individuals assigned within Mission Support provided superior service to their customers, resulting in measurable operational success or improvements to Service readiness in calendar year 2022.

July 12, 2023

2022 Excellence in Customer Service Award recipients

Congratulations to the winners of the second annual Excellence in Customer Service Awards. These Coast Guard units, teams and individuals assigned within Mission Support provided superior service to their customers, resulting in measurable operational success or improvements to Service readiness in calendar year 2022.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (CG-1D1) is drafting the FY24-29 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan and wants your input.

July 11, 2023

Help wanted: volunteers to create a more inclusive Coast Guard

Your input is crucial as the Coast Guard writes its new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan.

July 10, 2023

All Hands: Please take a short survey by July 14 to help transform your U.S. Coast Guard

The future looks different – we need your help prioritizing what matters most.

The Coast Guard has challenged FEMA to beat our FEVS participation rates. We've always lagged behind, but USCG has pulled ahead and may actually win this thing! ADM Linda Fagan and MCPOCG Heath Jones encourage all USCG commands to make sure their civilian employees complete their Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey by this Friday, July 14. EVHS@opm.gov emailed the survey May 16 to every eligible civilian. Photo by PA3 Erik Villa Rodriguez.

July 10, 2023

Civilians: one day left to complete your FEVS

The CG has pulled ahead of FEMA in the FEVS Challenge, but don’t let up now!

July 10, 2023

From your Leadership Coach — Consider a “coach approach” when leading our talented workforce

The Leadership Development Center’s Charlie Coiro shares keys to successful coaching relationships.

Mr. Rasicot is a 1984 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maryland.

July 10, 2023

Message from Secretary Mayorkas on CWMD Transitions

Ms. Mary Ellen Callahan will be appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office