My Coast Guard News

Keyword

Type

Sort

Subscribe to receive MyCG updates

Keyword: Oil OR Gusher OR #647 OR filetype:pdf

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandra Hartman prepares to release the tether lines on one of the USCGC Stone's (WMSL 758) small boats for launch off the coast of Northern Brazil on Jan. 14, 2021. The Stone conducted training with the Brazilian navy ship Guaiba and shared rescue and law enforcement methods. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

March 22, 2021

New: Concealed-carry credentialing program for Coast Guard law enforcement personnel

Current and former law enforcement officers can carry a personally owned firearm concealed while off-duty, not in uniform, in any jurisdiction in the U.S. with certain exceptions.

Cyndy Olson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell affix new collar devices to Ryan Olson's uniform during the 2014 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2015. During the ceremony, Olson was recognized as the Enlisted Person of the Year - Reserve Component, an honor that comes with a meritorious advancement - in Olson's case, an advancement from petty officer first class to chief petty officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)

March 17, 2021

April reserve enlisted advancement announcement

Congratulations to those listed for advancement!

March 16, 2021

Dear Coast Guard Family - Command Edition: How to establish, enhance your Ombudsman Program

How to boost your ombudsman program.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Casey Lawrence and her spouse, Justin, also a Coast Guard member, stand with their children on Base Kodiak, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2018. Casey and her family enjoy all that Kodiak has to offer and they recently purchased their retirement home in Kodiak. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charly Hengen.

March 12, 2021

What you need to know about transfer season 2021

Getting ready to PCS? Be sure to read this first.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Colleen McCarthy, (left), officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Kenosha, Wis., and Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Beatty, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Frankfort, Mich., pin new rank insignias on the collar of Rebecca Polzin, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Michigan City during her advancement to senior chief petty officer, Feb. 2, 2012. As officer-in-charge, Polzin ensures the 19 enlisted active duty members and 7 enlisted Coast Guard reservists at Station Michigan City carry out their missions of search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; ports, waterways, and coastal security; and marine environmental protection. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Kody Felthoff.

March 12, 2021

April enlisted advancement announcement

Congratulations to those listed for advancement.

March 11, 2021

SOTCG: Get all the details on the Commandant's announcements

This afternoon, Commandant Karl Schultz outlined the Coast Guard’s perseverance through a difficult year, and highlighted encouraging developments in our efforts to advance as a mission ready service.

March 10, 2021

Travel and leave policy returns to pre-pandemic status

With the exception of unofficial foreign travel, the Coast Guard has returned travel and leave approval procedures for military member to pre-pandemic status.