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A photograph of LTJG Tom Beard, who began his career as a Navy pilot and transferred to the Coast Guard aviation branch. (Courtesy of the author)

July 7, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Omitted — Coast Guard’s forgotten evacuation of typhoon-ravaged Wake Island 55 years ago! 

Being the first aircraft to arrive, the C-130 landed about 11:00 a.m. Wake Island time or just over 12 hours following the storm’s passage.

The Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) program, which launched in January, will expand member-household eligibility from those earning below 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines beginning July 1, 2023.

July 5, 2023

Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) eligibility expanded

Military households making less than 150% of the federal poverty guidelines will be eligible July 1, 2023.

Capt. Patrick Culver delivers remarks upon assuming the responsibility as the 16th Gold Ancient Mariner on July 17, 2020. The title of Ancient Mariner recognizes seagoing longevity and honors the most venerable practitioners of seamanship.

June 29, 2023

Special edition of Why I Serve at Sea — Captain Patrick Culver, Gold Ancient Mariner #16

This special edition of the Why I Serve at Sea series recognizes Capt. Patrick Culver. The Ancient Mariner program was established in 1978 to honor those who have chosen to accept the responsibilities of serving as a Cutterman and following the path of life at sea. This designation not only recognizes seagoing longevity but also extols the officer

U.S. Coast Guard logo of the Civilian Human Resources office

June 21, 2023

CG seeks nominations for 2022 Civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund Employees of the Year

The Coast Guard seeks nominations for the 2022 Civilian Employee of the Year (CEOY) and Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year (NAF EOY).

Bronze sculpture of Richard Etheridge showing him later in life as Keeper of the Pea Island Life-Saving Service Station. (U.S. Coast Guard)

June 16, 2023

The Long Blue Line: 'To Never Halt or Falter'

Juneteenth witness Richard Etheridge’s service in the Battle of New Market Heights.

Flyer promoting U.S. Coast Guard members to attend in person or virtually, through Teams, a Juneteenth celebration.

June 16, 2023

Coast Guard celebrates Juneteenth on June 21

Join guest speaker, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, in celebrating Juneteenth.

PCS help graphic designed to assist U.S. Coast Guard members during their Permanent Change of Station.

June 15, 2023

PCS move gone off course? Find the right resource

How to get help with moving dates, contracted movers, advances, and claims.

U.S. Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management & Disaster Response logo.

June 15, 2023

Boost your competitive edge with an Emergency Management Credential

CG-OEM’s credentialing program can help you reach your career goals

A photograph of LTJG Tom Beard, who began his career as a Navy pilot and transferred to the Coast Guard aviation branch. (Courtesy of the author)

June 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Into the eye of a storm on the wings of an Albatross — Hurricane Laurie, 50 years ago!

Instantly, sunlight! No wind. Clear skies. The sea surface was flat and oily looking but undulating with huge pop-up waves. We were in!

The Coast Guard will suspend cell service to unregistered devices on 30 June 2023.

June 5, 2023

Approximately 2,100 non-compliant Coast Guard iOS mobile devices lose connectivity on June 30

Updated policy mirrors DHS and DOD archiving standards.