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March 23, 2021

SAR training options expanded for BM and OS ratings 

SAR courses now available online.

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.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Dey fabricates a hose rack while underway aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in the Atlantic Ocean, Thursday, March 24, 2016. The Eagle hosts a full time crew who maintain the ship. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

March 18, 2021

Why you should consider becoming a Rating Knowledge Manager

A little-known way to make a big difference in the Coast Guard.

The Commandant of the Coast Guard delivers the State of the Coast Guard, March 11, 2021, in San Diego.

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.  

Coast Guard members fly COVID-19 vaccines around the West Coast using a C-27 Spartan aircraft in Alameda, Calif. February 18. 2021. Coast Guard Base Alameda, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the only Coast Guard medical facility on the West Coast capable of storing the Pfizer vaccines at their necessary temperatures of -60C to -80C. (U.S. Coast Guard photo released)

March 9, 2021

Operation Honey Bee: The Coast Guard is flying COVID vaccines

The Eleventh Coast Guard District has been getting creative in distributing vaccines throughout the Pacific Area.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Cassandra Kintzley, a gunner’s mate at Coast Guard Sector Boston, works at the Fort Devens firing range, in Massachusetts, Wednesday, September, 20, 2017, to qualify Coast Guard members in weapons handling. Kintzley, a highly skilled shooter, trains Coast Guard men and women who enforce maritime laws, and protect Northeast ports and waterways. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham.

March 5, 2021

Solicitation for the 2021 Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) Awards 

Nominations are being excepted now through March 31, 2021, for women who have distinguished themselves in federal law enforcement.

Boat crews from Coast Guard Station Washington aboard two 29-foot Response Boat-Smalls train in the Potomac River near Alexandria, Virginia, Thursday Apr. 6, 2016. Boat crews train to remain proficient in their skills and abilities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jasmine Mieszala)

March 5, 2021

Best Places to Work: Station Washington

Learn more about Station Washington

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) crewmember Seaman Eli Madison, a native of Northwood, New Hampshire, stands watch on the bridge while underway in the Bering Sea, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. The Polar Star is underway in the Arctic to protect the nation’s maritime sovereignty and security throughout the region. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Oldham.

March 5, 2021

Calling all enlisted writers

Deadline for the U.S. Naval Institute's Enlisted Prize Essay Contest 

Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay cuts through ice on February 10, 2021 on the St. Clair River in support of Operation Coal Shovel. Operation Coal Shovel is an annual domestic ice-breaking mission conducted on Lakes Huron, Ontario, Erie, St. Clair, the St. Clair/Detroit river system and St. Lawrence Seaway. Courtesy photo by Gary Baumgarten.

Feb. 26, 2021

Icebreaking on the Great Lakes requires great partnerships

Icebreaking operation keeps the economy moving on the Great Lakes.

Chart showing location of District 5 within Atlantic Area and the states within its boundaries. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 26, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard's Fifth District—Home of Founders, Firsts and Flight for over 230 years!

Coast Guard men, women and assets associated with the Fifth District  began playing a vital role in Coast Guard history the year the Constitution was signed.

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