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First boat used by Aquinnah Wampanoag rescuers, photographed after the event. Samuel Anthony is seated third from right. (Courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum)

Nov. 4, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “They periled their lives for others”— Martha’s Vineyard’s Aquinnah Wampanoag heroes

Here's the story of the first Native Americans known to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

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

Nov. 2, 2022

OFFICERS: OPM portal pages are now on Sharepoint

Here’s where to find all you need to know from OPM

Petty Officer 1st Class Nadia Laub, a storekeeper at Air Station Kodiak, conducts an inventory of vital air station parts in Kodiak, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Storekeepers are responsible for ordering and maintaining a count on all parts at their duty stations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.

Nov. 2, 2022

Reserve storekeepers and F&Ss, we need your feedback!

Help empower the workforce by adding your two cents.

Policy

Nov. 1, 2022

New: Coast Guard allows remote work

“We are proud to offer a policy that can benefit our total workforce."

Experiencing occasional anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing, but when the symptoms begin to impact your life in a negative manner, there are simple strategies to manage the condition. There are also places you can go for help.

Nov. 1, 2022

How to stop catastrophic thinking and escape its downward spiral to anxiety

Learn these methods on how to stop the process of illogical and negative thinking that could lead to more serious mental health behaviors.

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Nov. 1, 2022

Don’t miss the new Workforce Planning Team incentives! 

You don’t want to miss this important announcement.

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Nov. 1, 2022

3 things to know about managing your TSP investments

As the markets shift, here’s what you need to know about your TSP investments. 

Ensign Michael Barth takes his oath of office as he is joined by friends and active duty and Auxiliary members of Sector New York and the New York Recruiting Office. (Coast Guard Photo by Daniel Henry, US Coast Guard Public Affairs)

Oct. 31, 2022

How one member moved from the silver Auxiliary ranks to the gold bar of ensign

Ensign Michael Barth began his Coast Guard journey as an Auxiliary member; today he is assigned to Sector New York. 

Petty Officer 2nd Class Herbert Skinner and Petty Officer 1st Class James Fickes, crewmembers aboard Coast Guard Cutter Dependable, homeported in Cape May, signs their re-enlistment papers during all hands in the galley, 10:55 a.m., Feb. 10, 2011. Skinner re-enlisted for five years while Fickes re-enlisted indefinate. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystalynn A. Kneen.

Oct. 27, 2022

Online postgraduate programs offer members academic growth opportunities from the comfort of their homes

Advanced education is not just about brick-and-mortar schools.

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Oct. 26, 2022

The Coast Guard is finding new ways to retain talent and train leaders  

Read more to see if you’re eligible for special pay.

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