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Mr. Tony Goodloe, the Training Center Yorktown ESO, received the 2024 Full-time ESOY award, and LT Joseph McGinnis, the Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Lafayette Commanding Officer and collateral ESO earned the Collateral Duty ESOY recognition.

April 29, 2025

Coast Guard recognizes 2024 Education Services Officer of the Year Award recipients 

Mr. Tony Goodloe and Lt. Joseph McGinnis were honored for excellence in educational leadership and academic achievement.

Artwork of the night the Marine Electric shipwreck and the incident’s lasting impact on the Coast Guard. The converted WWII-era ship capsized 30 miles off the Virginia coast on Feb. 12, 1983, and brought about drastic changes in the Coast Guard, including revamped marine safety procedures and the implementation of rescue swimmers. (U.S. Coast Guard illustrations by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corinne Zilnicki)

April 18, 2025

The shipwreck that changed the Coast Guard forever

The Coast Guard continues to improve its marine safety program to this day to ensure a safe marine environment. This article originally appeared in the Coast Guard Compass in 2019.

Master Chief Petty Officer Grant Heffner, Rating Force Master Chief, talks about new incentives for BM1s who want to become Officers-in-Charge (OIC).

April 18, 2025

BM1s: Here is how you could get 20 points on the SWE

Master Chief Petty Officer Grant Heffner, Rating Force Master Chief, talks about new incentives for BM1s who want to become Officers-in-Charge (OIC).

Three of the 2025 Military Child of the Year winners. From left to right: Coast Guard Military Child of the Year winner Ian Lindo, Space Force winner Natalia Serna, and National Guard Winner Emily Baldeosingh. The winners were honored at Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year® gala held in Arlington, VA on April 10, 2025.

April 16, 2025

Ian Lindo is the Coast Guard’s 2025 Military Child of the Year Award Winner

Lindo received the Operation Homefront grant earlier this month coinciding with Month of the Military Child.

Officer Personnel Management logo.

April 15, 2025

Calling all active-duty officers to participate on a Board or Panel!

Officers interested in sitting on a board or panel can volunteer now.

Artwork created by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, National Library Week honorary chairs. This year’s National Library week takes place April 6–12, 2025 and is an annual celebration that highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

April 8, 2025

A library of resources at the tip of your fingers

The DoD MWR Library is available for use by Coast Guard members and civilians.

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

April 8, 2025

Shortage of Coast Guard uniform blue windbreaker jackets due to supply chain issues

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

Rare photograph of Bear sitting in the ice while aiding another vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 4, 2025

America’s first ice ships and icebreakers

As maritime interests chased valuable resources into icebound waters and commercial shipping continued further into the winter months, the duties of the Revenue Cutter Service increased in frozen areas previously considered unsafe in wintertime.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. (www.childwelfare.gov)

April 3, 2025

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Coast Guard recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month and shares ways families can reduce stress and decrease chances for abuse.

A selection of dishes prepared by the two winners of the 2024 Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award for Culinary Specialist (CS) of the Year, Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Black and Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Dute.

April 2, 2025

Coast Guard announces Culinary Specialists of the Year

Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Black and Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Dute have won the annual Forrest O. Rednour Memorial Award.