Oct. 27, 2020

First of its kind – new auxiliary unit dedicated to research, development efforts

The Coast Guard stood-up of the first-ever auxiliary unit dedicated to the Research and Development Center (RDC).

Oct. 19, 2020

Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program selections

The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved the results of the Selected Reserve Direct Commission program (SRDC) Officer Selection Panel.

Oct. 16, 2020

Celebrating Excellence in the Pacific Northwest – Winners of the 2019 Boat Forces Awards

Two Oregon-based petty officers have been recognized for their exceptional heroism and professionalism.

Oct. 13, 2020

Fifty Years of Tireless Service – Celebrating U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod

Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod recently commemorated 50 years of answering the call in every combination of extreme weather.

Oct. 9, 2020

Friday Photos: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) in the Turks and Caicos

Photo Friday comes from the Coast Guard's Seventh District supporting the service's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) initiative. 

Sept. 25, 2020

Let your voice be heard; take the 2020 OPM FEVS

On Sept. 24, 2020, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) to all eligible Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees. We encourage every eligible Coast Guard civilian employee to provide us with your valuable feedback so that we can continue to make the Coast Guard a better place to work. 

Sept. 22, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Domingo Suarez y Rosa—Towerman of Puerto Rico

Born in the Canary Islands in 1862, Don (Mr.) Domingo Suarez y Rosa was part of the largest migratory wave of immigrants from the Canaries to Puerto Rico in the late 19th century.

Sept. 22, 2020

CG updates meritorious advancement program

If you work hard enough, you might have the opportunity to skip the service wide exam and still advance to the next pay grade. The Coast Guard has updated the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) providing members new opportunities to be recognized and advanced in the process.

Sept. 22, 2020

Credentialing your Coast Guard experience

The Coast Guard is paying you to prepare for your next job.

Members planning to transition into a civilian job after serving, or simply looking to broaden professional opportunities, are in luck. Your experience in the Coast Guard has given you training and skills that you can put to work for you outside of the service. 

Sept. 17, 2020

Reserve members: Scheduling requirements for IDT, RMP, waiver process for FY21

Reserve members and commands should be aware of the following key dates, responsibilities and when scheduling inactive duty training (IDT) drills, readiness management periods (RMP), and additional training periods (ATP) in the new fiscal year. Pay for duty performed not in compliance with this policy may be subject to recoupment