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Rethinking Drinking logo

April 21, 2023

Is it time to explore your relationship with alcohol?

The "Rethinking Drinking" campaign provides tips, tools and resources for those who want to cut down on or quit drinking.

Rare photograph showing a Life-Saving Service boat crew attempting to launch into heavy surf. (Courtesy of Richard Boonisar)

April 21, 2023

The Long Blue Line: “That others might live”—Ben Dailey’s Gold Medal rescue of the Ephraim Williams, 1884

From the 1885 Annual Report of the U.S. Life Saving Service about the rescue of the Ephraim Williams.

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

April 20, 2023

Officers: Attend OPM’s virtual roadshow all about Intel/Mission Support and Cyberspace assignments 

The fifth virtual road show is April 26, at 2 p.m. EST. 

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

April 18, 2023

Officers: Next OPM roadshow is all about support and special assignments 

The fourth virtual roadshow is scheduled April 19, at 2 p.m.  

A U.S. Coast Guard Band member warms up as a boat patrols the Potomac near Ft. McNair during the U.S. Coast Guard Change of Command Ceremony, May 25, 2010. Adm. Thad W. Allen was relieved by Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in a ceremony presided over by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen (released)

April 14, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The selling of the Coast Guard service song “Semper Paratus”

[Editor’s note: This essay is reprised from the December 2015 issue of the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association Bulletin. Our thanks to the Alumni Association for permission to republish Cmdr. Pecora’s essay and imagery.]The director steps to the podium and firmly taps his baton, bringing the military band to attention in the recording studio.

Enlisted insignia

April 12, 2023

Enlisted members: How can we improve Enlisted Military Professional Education

The Coast Guard is reviewing the Enlisted Professional Military Education system and wants your input. 

Logo for the USCG Deputy Commandant for Mission Support

April 5, 2023

New: Easier process to request 'A' school

Members can now use Direct Access to submit their requests.

Lt. j.g. Gregory Gaskel and Lt. j.g. Aidan Uvanni at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

April 5, 2023

Solicitation: Coast Guard scholars, invited to an amazing EU-NATO event, encourage members to apply now for a prestigious advanced education program

AE applications now open for prestigious scholarship opportunities.

Cutline: Petty Officer First Class Miriam Lutz pipes yummy goodness into molds, March 6, 2023, while dominating in the Armed Forces Pastry Chef of the Year competition at the Joint Culinary Training Exercise Fort Lee. Lutz took home the title and a spot to compete for the title of American Culinary Federation Pastry Chef of the Year at the National Competiton in New Orleans. (Photo taken by: Master Chief Petty Officer Matthew Simolon)

April 5, 2023

Coast Guard Culinary Team 3-peats in the Joint Culinary Training Exercise 

Your Culinary Team once again took home top honors in the annual military cooking showdown.   

Talent Management Transformation Task Force logo

April 3, 2023

Help Wanted: Volunteers to plan tomorrow's Coast Guard

The Commandant’s transformation team wants your help solving our talent management issues.