Dec. 17, 2020

Polar Star sends first dispatch on its way to the Arctic

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star develops next generation of Arctic leaders

Dec. 11, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “Big Mac” attack--Icebreaker Mackinaw battles Lake Ice 75 years ago!

Normally, lake ice begins thawing at the end of April, but “Big Mac”--as the icebreaker is affectionately called in the Lakes region--has opened shipping lanes as early as the third week in March, thus facilitating the early movement of millions of tons of iron ore, grain, and other vital cargo.    U.S. Coast Guard Public AffairsFor generations,

Dec. 7, 2020

Supervisors: How to support breastfeeding in the field

Dec. 4, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Cutter Daphne and the “North Atlantic Vegetable War”

Read about one of the last incidents of Prohibition...and vegetables.

Dec. 4, 2020

Here’s why you should become an electrician’s mate

Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian McCrum, MyCG Writer — Recently, the EM rating was designated as “critical” in the Coast Guard. Are you interested in electricity?

Nov. 27, 2020

A Non-Rate bought a stranger’s dinner in Nuuk, Greenland. Here’s what happened next. 

Hear how a seaman made a huge impression.

Nov. 20, 2020

Retirees: Act Now -- Set Up Payment for TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees

New for January 2021.  

Nov. 20, 2020

Survivor Day—Support available for survivors of suicide during holiday season 

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, known as Survivor Day, is observed the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Nov. 18, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek— Support for Survivors of Suicide

Join us for Wellness Wednesday talking about Survivor Day.

Nov. 17, 2020

Operation Innovation: Partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit

Loretta Haring, columnist — The Coast Guard (RDT&E) and Innovation Program is increasing the service’s access to innovative technologies through a partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).