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Gen. Paul Nakasone, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency, returns a salute render from Coast Guard Rear Adm. Bill Kelly, Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, Jan. 20, 2022. Nakasone visited the Coast Guard Academy to discuss the vitality of cyber security infrastructure in an increasingly technological world with both senior leadership and cadets. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

Feb. 23, 2022

The CGA and the new operational domain

The Coast Guard Academy will soon commission its first Cyber Systems graduates later this academic year.

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

Feb. 22, 2022

Officers: Create your professional roadmap, attend OPM virtual career guidance roadshows 

First of 10 sessions begin Feb. 23

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Megan Dean, Cmdr. Clay Cromer, and high school student cadet leaders conduct the ceremony for the establishment of the Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) unit at Pinellas Park High School in Largo, Florida, Nov. 12, 2021. The unit is the fourth and largest Coast Guard JROTC established, and the second unit established under recently-expanded federal law. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ayla Hudson.

Feb. 22, 2022

Coast Guard will launch 2 new Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units in Fall 2022

Increase in JROTC program growth is viewed as an investment in the future of nation and service

Staff Sgt. Adam Owings from Mankato, Minn., a construction supervisor with the 492nd Engineer Company also out of Mankato, hands a local child a package of crayons during this year's Beyond the Horizon mission. BTH is a humanitarian and civic assistance exercise that lasts for several months and provides construction and medical assistance to the people of El Salvador. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cliff Coy)

Feb. 18, 2022

Total Force Wellness Column: Practice kindness, gratitude, and connectedness every day in 2022

Editor's note: This column is written by the Human Performance Resources by CHAMP at the Uniformed Services University The birth of a child, the healing of a disease, or simply, gazing up at the stars—these are all experiences in life that help you understand that you’re part of the universe in ways much bigger than yourself. You may have this

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Lauren Kowalski, assistant operations officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10), stands in front of the Polar Star during ice liberty as the cutter transits toward Antartica, Jan. 7, 2022. Kowalski is the recipient of the Hopley Yeaton Superior Cutterman of the Year Award and was selected for her efforts in the ice pilot program, which saw her deploy aboard several U.S. Coast Guard and Royal British Navy icebreakers. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diolanda Caballero)

Feb. 14, 2022

Combining a passion of science with a career of ice breaking 

How one junior officer is keeping science at the helm of her career. 

John and Carol Witherspoon pose for a photograph near the conclusion of the captain’s distinguished career. (Courtesy of the Mariners’ Museum)

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: John Gordon Witherspoon—leader, mentor, minority trailblazer, and cutter namesake!

“Learn, think, then act” a mantra for excellence 

Crewmembers from Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay and emergency workers embark a patient being medevaced from Mackinac Island, Mich. February 7, 2022. The ship diverted from its icebreaking mission on the St. Marys RIver to take on the case. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Feb. 10, 2022

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard icebreaker medevacs woman from icebound Mackinac Island, Michigan, and more.  

Coast Guard icebreaker medevacs woman from icebound Mackinac Island, Michigan; Nation's sole heavy icebreaker arrives in Antarctica; Coast Guard rescues 18 from ice floe in Lake Erie; and Members of Coast Guard port security unit return home after nine-month deployment. 

Emblem for the U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center

Feb. 7, 2022

ALCGPSC 021/22: Invitation to participate in the 2022 Men's Interservice Rugby Tournament

Participation in the May 20-22 event is open to all male active-duty members and reservists. Rugby experience preferred but not required.

Emblem for the U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center

Feb. 7, 2022

ALCGOFF 008/22: Off-season solicitation for numerous O5 assignments

AY22 CDR positions are being solicited for any O5 or O4 Active Duty, EAD or officers eligible for Retired Recall.

Emblem for the U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center

Feb. 7, 2022

ALCGOFF 007/22: SUBJ: Officer Personnel Management Virtual Outreach Sessions

Save the date for these virtual OPM roadshows!

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