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Jan. 2, 2024
Help DOD set cost of living allowance rates by taking the Living Patterns Survey
You can take the LPS now to influence COLA rates.
Dec. 29, 2023
The Long Blue Line: First U.S. transit of the Northwest Passage — 1957
All three cutters went down in history as the first American vessels to transit through the icy seas of the Northwest Passage and circumnavigate the North American continent.
Dec. 27, 2023
Strong enough — Coast Guardsman frees 2 trapped in sinking tugboat
“The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to those who truly go above and beyond. Petty Officer Rollins acted selflessly and embodied the motto ‘So others may live.’” — Master Chief Petty Officer Steven Beasley.
Dec. 22, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Merry Christmas from the Galley! — the Coast Guard’s collection of vintage Christmas Menus
The Coast Guard Historian’s Office recently unearthed several shipboard Christmas menus in its Archives and Special Collections. They are few, but rather colorful and provide insight into a bright spot in an otherwise monotonous lifestyle at sea.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Rescue and sacrifice — PBM-G5 #84738’s Korean War rescue 70 years ago
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the events that transpired in the Formosa Straits – we remember the courageous Coast Guard and Navy men who perished.
Dec. 14, 2023
Best Practice: Fifth District hosts EPO College
You’ve heard of OIC colleges … D5 introduces EPO college.
Don’t miss the opportunity! The 2024 Inspirational Leadership Awards are accepting nominations
Nominate the leader that has moved and inspired you. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.
Dec. 13, 2023
Eight bells and all is well!
The Eight Bells Celebration honors traditions of sea service, nautical writings.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Long Blue Line: The loss of Morning Dew and genesis of Rescue 21
By harnessing state-of-the-market technology, Rescue 21 enables the Coast Guard to execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and efficiency.
Nov. 30, 2023
'I 100% fell in love with being underway'— Why Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Deitrick serves at sea
"The experiences that you go through underway, the good ones and the bad ones, the day-to-day stuff that you go through together, really bring you closer together."
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