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A photograph of LTJG Tom Beard, who began his career as a Navy pilot and transferred to the Coast Guard aviation branch. (Courtesy of the author)

June 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Into the eye of a storm on the wings of an Albatross — Hurricane Laurie, 50 years ago!

Instantly, sunlight! No wind. Clear skies. The sea surface was flat and oily looking but undulating with huge pop-up waves. We were in!

he Director of Operational Logistics (DOL) is spearheading the initiative to create service level standards (SLS), which set completion timelines for a specific service.

June 6, 2023

New system to help improve customer service

The Coast Guard sets expectations of base-provided services.

The Coast Guard will suspend cell service to unregistered devices on 30 June 2023.

June 5, 2023

Approximately 2,100 non-compliant Coast Guard iOS mobile devices lose connectivity on June 30

Updated policy mirrors DHS and DOD archiving standards.

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer DeAnna Melleby, Information Systems Security Officer for the Coast Guard Command, Control, Communication and Information Technology unit at Coast Guard Base Boston, peers through a space in a server April 20, 2017. Melleby and her team have a number countermeasures they use to keep the Coast Guard computer network secure, including a 'sniffer' program that identifies when USBs or cell phones are plugged into the system. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)

June 2, 2023

Cyber Mission Specialist “group lateral” Phase 2 applications due June 15

“We know we have members who have significant talent, experience, and background in these operations, and we’d love to be able to apply their skills to the mission.”

The Galveston Lifesaving Station probably looked like this unnamed station before the 1900 storm destroyed it. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo)

June 2, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lifesaving Station Galveston washed away in deadly 1900 hurricane

The story of the heroic actions of Keeper Edward Haines even when he lost everything to the storm.

The login screen for the new Coast Guard Personally Procured Move claim request system.

June 1, 2023

Get your PPM claims paid faster with FINCEN’s new application

Complete your claim entirely online, no stamps involved.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Magie, an aviation survival technician with Air Station Houston, battles the wind and rain while surveying of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana, Aug. 11, 2012. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 1, 2023

It's hurricane season. Are you ready?

Don’t miss these key tips and resources.

Coast Guard On-line credentialing opportunities

May 31, 2023

CG Civilians eligible for up to $4,500 a year for professional credentialing

Credentialing Assistance (CA) Pilot Program pays for credentials related to your job series

The Coast Guard’s new law enforcement operational clothing (LEOC), the First Tactical Defender top and trouser, is made from a breathable blend of cotton and nylon with ripstop and moisture-wicking technology. The Coast Guard authorized designated law enforcement units to buy and use the LEOC for maritime law enforcement training and missions.

May 30, 2023

Coast Guard authorizes alternate uniform and weapon-mounted lights for law enforcement

The new clothing is designed to keep members cool and dry during hot weather.

Faded color image of Chaplain Lt. Roland Gittelsohn in the field at Iwo Jima. (Findagrave.com)

May 26, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The Sermon—never forget the heroes of Iwo Jima

Dedication of 5th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima, 21 March 1945