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First boat used by Aquinnah Wampanoag rescuers, photographed after the event. Samuel Anthony is seated third from right. (Courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum)

Nov. 4, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “They periled their lives for others”— Martha’s Vineyard’s Aquinnah Wampanoag heroes

Here's the story of the first Native Americans known to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

A technician works on a circuit board during recertification training at Coast Guard Electronics Repair Facility IERF) on Sep. 21, 2022. This will enable him to diagnose and perform repairs on miniature and microminiature components of electronics systems. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Shelldon Green.)

Nov. 3, 2022

Problems with an electronics system? Do this first

Here's what you should know about the Miniature Microminiature/Module Test Repair (2M/MTR).

Petty Officer 1st Class Nadia Laub, a storekeeper at Air Station Kodiak, conducts an inventory of vital air station parts in Kodiak, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Storekeepers are responsible for ordering and maintaining a count on all parts at their duty stations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.

Nov. 2, 2022

Reserve storekeepers and F&Ss, we need your feedback!

Help empower the workforce by adding your two cents.

Cmdr. Krista Welch, Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) - Training Mission Support Branch Chief, reviews the Individual Development Plan process and form with Leah Sibbitt, FORCECOM – Training Manager.

Nov. 1, 2022

Supervisor of Civilians Tier II training is now available online  

If you supervise civilians, this updated course is for you 

Experiencing occasional anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing, but when the symptoms begin to impact your life in a negative manner, there are simple strategies to manage the condition. There are also places you can go for help.

Nov. 1, 2022

How to stop catastrophic thinking and escape its downward spiral to anxiety

Learn these methods on how to stop the process of illogical and negative thinking that could lead to more serious mental health behaviors.

Ensign Michael Barth takes his oath of office as he is joined by friends and active duty and Auxiliary members of Sector New York and the New York Recruiting Office. (Coast Guard Photo by Daniel Henry, US Coast Guard Public Affairs)

Oct. 31, 2022

How one member moved from the silver Auxiliary ranks to the gold bar of ensign

Ensign Michael Barth began his Coast Guard journey as an Auxiliary member; today he is assigned to Sector New York. 

Coast Guard pilots Jack Rittichier and Lonnie Mixon who received medals for their role in flying helicopter rescue missions in Vietnam. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 28, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “Tip of the Spear”—Coast Guard joins the fight in Vietnam

Remembering the Coast Guard's role in the Vietnam War.

A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Washington prepares to dock at Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Va., Nov. 17, 2018. The crew members, who are all members of the Coast Guard Reserve, conducted the training mission and patrol that took them to the southern part of their station’s area of responsibility. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Oct. 26, 2022

RESERVES: Immediate active duty opportunities

Many positions are now open, more to become available in the coming months.

A new and breathtaking sight to the Cumberland County annual ‘Remember My Name’ event was the Field of Shoes, created by the Fort Bragg ACS Family Advocacy Program, Oct. 6. Accompanied by a photo of each victim, 106 pairs of shoes lined the grounds representing a heartfelt visual tribute of their tragic losses. (U.S. Army photo by Sharilyn Wells, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs)

Oct. 26, 2022

Stand with your military community to ‘Break the Silence’ to end domestic abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year’s campaign encourages everyone in our community to break the silence.

A Health Services Technician administers the Influenza vaccine. USCG photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bridget Hieronymus.

Oct. 25, 2022

It’s flu season! Make sure you are protected

Being aware of flu symptoms is important this year as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.