Feb. 27, 2025

Coast Guard reinstates COVID-19 discharged servicemembers

Presidential Executive Order and DHS Directive opens path for rejoining the Service.

Feb. 26, 2025

Coast Guard military members can now set up tax-free flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Special military-only enrollment period for Health Care Flexible Spending (HCFSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) runs from Mar. 3 - 31, 2025.

Jan. 22, 2025

Elmer Stone

On Elmer Stone's birthday (born January 22, 1887), we celebrate Coast Guard aviator #1.

Jan. 14, 2025

Ombudsmen are now recognized as official members of their command’s leadership team

The change in status comes from an update to the Ombudsman Program Instruction.

Jan. 7, 2025

It’s not too late to nominate your unit’s Ombudsman for Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through Jan. 27, 2025.

Dec. 24, 2024

New interactive Local Notice to Mariners website announced

New user interface is an effort to modernize and improve accessibility, accuracy, and overall user experience for mariners and stakeholders.

Dec. 13, 2024

Coast Guard increases Blended Retirement System’s Continuation Pay

New policy aims to recruit and retain members in the workforce.

Dec. 10, 2024

Don’t delete your webTA bookmark!

The transition from webTA to GovTA is delayed.

Dec. 5, 2024

Last Chance: Healthcare Open Enrollment Season ends Dec. 9

Time is running out to review or change your coverage.

Dec. 4, 2024

Help the Coast Guard honor a SPAR’s service

This December, wish Jean Strickland a happy birthday!