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Enlistment photograph of Forrest Rednour at the beginning of his brief but heroic Coast Guard career. (Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 20, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Forrest Rednour—World War II rescue swimmer and FRC namesake

. . . his courageous disregard for his own personal safety in a situation of grave peril was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Navy & Marine Corps Medal citation, Ship’s Cook 2nd Class Forrest O. RednourForrest Oren Rednour was born May 13, 1923, in Cutler, Illinois. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard

A small boat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts a safety patrol near the cutter while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2012. Boatswain's mates (BM) are capable of performing almost any task in connection with deck maintenance, small boat operations, navigation, and supervising all personnel assigned to a ship's deck force or shore unit, and are in charge of the newest Coast Guard small boats while conducting search and rescue, aids to navigation, law enforcement and security operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis)

Jan. 19, 2023

Coast Guard announces Advance-to-Position (A2P) Beta Test

New policy affects select ratings and paygrades.

Jan. 18, 2023

Coast Guard extends enlisted retirement age

Active duty enlisted members may now serve for 34 years

Senior Chief Petty Officer Corbin Ross, officer in charge of Coast Guard Station Annapolis, poses for a photo in Annapolis, Md., Feb. 26, 2015. Ross has been the officer in charge of Station Annapolis since May 2011. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jasmine Mieszala)

Jan. 18, 2023

Coast Guard revises OIC review board process

Process updated for select candidates

Senior Chief Petty Officer Richard Dixon photographed in his dress blues in Oregon. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 13, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Senior Chief Richard Dixon—heavy-weather coxswain during powerful Fourth of July

Two notable rescues in the same weekend

Jan. 10, 2023

Don’t miss these updates to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program

The opt-out timeline has been extended.

United States Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Miami, training at Homestead ARB

Jan. 9, 2023

FSMS Update: Better performance, security, and speedier help on the way

Software upgrade, revamped help desk to improve user experience with Coast Guard financial system.

Jan. 9, 2023

Members, civilians: There's still time to nominate an inspiring leader

Just being nominated can make a difference in one’s career.

Senior Chief Jason Burgos his wife Ashley Burgos and their son Kaysen, whom they adopted in 2022.

Jan. 5, 2023

Parental leave policy update for military members

12 weeks for all parents, plus additional convalescence leave for birth mothers

Jan. 5, 2023

How to get the most out of your next Enlisted Evaluation Report (EER)

Plus other resources available from EPM-3!

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