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Feb. 17, 2023

Non-Chargeable Convalescent Leave is a new option for servicemembers recovering from sexual assault 

Sexual assault victims now have the non-chargeable leave time for recovery.

A rare image of River Cutter Yocona’s crew in 1925 shows her black enlisted men, and white officers and non-commissioned officers posed aboard the cutter. (Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 17, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The mystery of “River Cutter” Yocona the Coast Guard's first desegregated cutter homeported in the Deep South.

Homeported in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Cutter Yocona’s achievement remains an important chapter in American minority history.

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

Feb. 15, 2023

Announcing the 2023 OPM Virtual Roadshows! 

First session will be held Feb. 22 

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Feb. 14, 2023

BNA is now payable to eligible Coast Guard members  

Five-year program began Jan. 1  

Logo of the 82nd anniversary of the Coast Guard Reserve Component. The logo was specially commissioned for this historic milestone. (U.S. Coast Guard Image courtesy of Christopher Rose)

Feb. 14, 2023

Coast Guard Reserve Component marks 82nd anniversary  

Here’s how to watch the Feb. 16 commemoration 

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Feb. 14, 2023

Managers and supervisors: Here are the do’s and don’ts of retaliation 

What to do and what not to do if a EEO complaint is filed against you as a manager or supervisor.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Lusk, a PSU 309 tactical boat crew member, mans the aft M240B during a waterside security drill Sept. 19, 2022, as part of the training exercise Desired Effect held in Farmington, Missouri. During this evolution, an opposing force vessel began a simulated attack on two high value assets—one at anchor and one underway—initiating multiple high speed tactical maneuvers by the PSU. As the vessels dodged each other, their sharp turns and evasive maneuvers tossed up a heavy wake, and gave the boat crews a realistic training environment for boat handling and weapons employment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Frederick)

Feb. 14, 2023

Taking the PSU back to its roots Part 2: The exercise 

Inside Exercise Desired Effect

Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Lusk, a PSU 309 tactical boat crew member, mans the aft M240B during a waterside security drill Sept. 19, 2022, as part of the training exercise Desired Effect held in Farmington, Missouri. During this evolution, an opposing force vessel began a simulated attack on two high value assets—one at anchor and one underway—initiating multiple high speed tactical maneuvers by the PSU. As the vessels dodged each other, their sharp turns and evasive maneuvers tossed up a heavy wake, and gave the boat crews a realistic training environment for boat handling and weapons employment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Frederick)

Feb. 13, 2023

Part One: Taking the PSU back to its roots

Preparing for Exercise Desired Effect

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Feb. 13, 2023

Coming soon: All Coast Guard emails must have a digital signature

Why this is happening and what you need to know

A 1942 colorized photograph of Seaman Robert E. Thompson. (Courtesy of Robert E. Thompson)

Feb. 10, 2023

The Long Blue Line: WWII recruit training at Manhattan Beach and desegregating the U.S. military

Many African American Coast Guard recruits trained in the New York facility prior to serving their country.

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