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The Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous transits the water near Virginia Beach, Virginia, July 11, 2016. Vigorous returned home following a 55-day deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the Coast Guard's Western Hemisphere Strategy. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake

June 1, 2021

Members allowed to carry up to 90 days of special leave accrual 

Here’s a plan to manage your extra leave accrual earned due to the continued response to the pandemic. 

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s second podcast episode

June 1, 2021

Episode #2 of the 1MC – Global Coast Guard – now available 

Listen now, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s second podcast episode

ATLANTIC OCEAN - Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Crouse, stationed aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle participates in the May 2010 Service Wide Examination (SWE) during the Eagle's transit to Puerto Rico Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The SWE is a competition, which certain enlisted rates must take in order to advance based on their raw score, sea time, time in service, time in rank, and award points. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta H. Disco.

May 27, 2021

1-SWE coming soon

Here’s what you need to know now for the annual SWE

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 31, 202) Sister ships USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) moor side-by-side March 31, 2021, at Sector San Juan as they continue their journey to their new homeport. Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman are en route to their new homeport in Bahrain in support of the Navy’s U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. While in the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, the crews will support engagements with partner countries strengthening relationships and demonstrating our continued commitment to global maritime security and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

May 27, 2021

Bravo Zulu

A major step forward was taken in replacing the service’s aging river buoy and inland construction tenders; Congratulations to all members and civilian employees on their accomplishments!

The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle's crew gather with local community and industry members for a group photo on the deck of the Eagle Aug. 3, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia. The local community and industry members consisted of people from Minority Serving Institutions, Norfolk State University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Cmdr. Ann Bassolino.

May 26, 2021

Comin' Back Strong!

Join us for Wellness Wednesday discussion today to discus getting back to normal.

Faded photo of Seneca during her World War I service. (Coast Guard Collection)

May 21, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Ship of heroes—Seneca’s history-making rescue of World War I

Lt. Brown and the gallant volunteers set an example worthy of the highest traditions of any Service or any Nation.

Mara Huling Langevin – A Link in the Long Blue Line

May 20, 2021

Mara Huling Langevin – A Link in the Long Blue Line

“I never thought about being the first of anything.  All I wanted to do was be a pilot and fly.”  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 23, 2021) - Vanessa Hall, a medical support assistant at Naval Hospital Jacksonville's Behavioral Health Clinic, checks in a patient. Hall, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, says, “Great customer service and making everyone feel comfortable is job number one.” Public Service Recognition Week, May 2 - 8, honors the men and women who serve our nation as civilian employees. (U.S. Navy photo by Deidre Smith, Naval Hospital Jacksonville/Released). #PSRW #FacesofNHJax

May 20, 2021

The Behavioral Health Program started improvement working group, welcoming new service providers 

New group is responsible for analyzing and strengthening behavioral health support services that are essential to sustaining our mission-ready total workforce.

Cyndy Olson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell affix new collar devices to Ryan Olson's uniform during the 2014 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2015. During the ceremony, Olson was recognized as the Enlisted Person of the Year - Reserve Component, an honor that comes with a meritorious advancement - in Olson's case, an advancement from petty officer first class to chief petty officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)

May 19, 2021

June enlisted advancement announcement.

Congratulations to all advancing.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Colleen McCarthy, (left), officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Kenosha, Wis., and Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Beatty, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Frankfort, Mich., pin new rank insignias on the collar of Rebecca Polzin, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Michigan City during her advancement to senior chief petty officer, Feb. 2, 2012. As officer-in-charge, Polzin ensures the 19 enlisted active duty members and 7 enlisted Coast Guard reservists at Station Michigan City carry out their missions of search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; ports, waterways, and coastal security; and marine environmental protection. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Kody Felthoff.

May 18, 2021

June reserve enlisted advancement

Congratulations to all advancing.