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Nov. 29, 2022

Have you attained between 8 and 12 years of military service? If so, you may be in the window to elect Continuation Pay

Continuation Pay is a one-time payout for members enrolled in the Blended Retirement System (BRS)

Capt. Rick Wester and his wife Kate Wester adopted their son Ayden in February 2021. Ayden is now 16 years old.

Nov. 29, 2022

2 more Coast Guard families share their story of adoption

Second part of Coast Guard families sharing their adoption stories during National Military Adoption Month.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Meera Gudipati, Flutist for the Coast Guard Band, poses for an environmental portrait. Gudipati is the co-principal flutist for the band. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

Nov. 28, 2022

Coast Guard musician’s work transcends boundaries in Peace Notes

Music becomes a common language during musical program. 

Group photograph taken in 1875 of the student rescue crew and surfboat. (Courtesy of the NWU Deering Library)

Nov. 24, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Keeper Lawrence Lawson and students rescue Evanston crew Thanksgiving Day rescue 130 years ago

A Thanksgiving1889 rescue on Lake Michigan.

Pictured here are two blue ornaments on a holiday tree at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2018. Many units around the Coast Guard put up holiday decorations to boost help boost morale and show holiday spirit. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Mieszala)

Nov. 21, 2022

Tips, resources, and strategies to safely enjoy the holidays

Suggestions pulled from CGSUPRT to help you enjoy the holiday season. 

People tend to rack up credit card charges during the holidays, which can take a long time to pay back – especially if card interest accrues at a high rate. Let the financial counselors at the Army Community Service Financial Readiness Office help you create a plan to pay down your holiday debts. Call (Kaiserslautern) DSN 541-9000 / commercial at 0611-143-541-9000 or (Baumholder) DSN 531-2850 / commercial 0611-143-531-2850 to schedule an appointment today.

Nov. 16, 2022

Are you financially prepared for the holidays? 

Read on for important saving tips. 

Photo of events at the Coast Guard Foundation dinner in Washington June 6, 2013. The foundation's annual dinner is held as a tribute to the men and women who serve in the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

Nov. 15, 2022

Coast Guard Foundation announces Enlisted Reserve Scholarship winners 

Eight winners honored in academic year 2022-2023.

Kellie August currently serves as the command executive assistant at the RDC and is responsible for a myriad of duties including processing correspondence and awards, preparing the Plan of Week, managing calendars and meetings and coordinating VIP visits. She has been with the Coast Guard for 12.5 years

Nov. 11, 2022

Coast Guard R&D benefits from veterans within its ranks

Celebrating Veterans Day with those who continue to serve.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery, with downtown Washington, D.C. visible on the horizon to the left. (Courtesy Arlington National Cemetery)

Nov. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: The Coast Guard and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Still in its infancy as a service, here is the story of the CG's participation when the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was established.

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Nov. 10, 2022

Submit your ideas to GSA 10x by Nov. 30 

GSA wants your thoughts on digital foundations and equity in delivery 

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