Dec. 11, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “Big Mac” attack--Icebreaker Mackinaw battles Lake Ice 75 years ago!

Normally, lake ice begins thawing at the end of April, but “Big Mac”--as the icebreaker is affectionately called in the Lakes region--has opened shipping lanes as early as the third week in March, thus facilitating the early movement of millions of tons of iron ore, grain, and other vital cargo.    U.S. Coast Guard Public AffairsFor generations,

Dec. 9, 2020

Leadership and Management School: Professional development in a virtual environment

The Leadership and Management School is now offered virtually.

Dec. 7, 2020

Supervisors: How to support breastfeeding in the field

Dec. 1, 2020

Video solicitation: Why is your unit the best place to work?

Tell us about your unit

Nov. 27, 2020

A Non-Rate bought a stranger’s dinner in Nuuk, Greenland. Here’s what happened next. 

Hear how a seaman made a huge impression.

Nov. 23, 2020

Everyone Can Help with Suicide Prevention—The Office of Work Life Releases Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) Public Service Announcement 

Using ACE helps determine when someone is at risk for suicide and how to help. 

Nov. 18, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Derek Paulsen

Our Deckplate Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Derek Paulsen, officer in charge Aids to Navigation (ATON) Team Moriches at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!

Nov. 17, 2020

Operation Innovation: Partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit

Loretta Haring, columnist — The Coast Guard (RDT&E) and Innovation Program is increasing the service’s access to innovative technologies through a partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Nov. 16, 2020

Coast Guard Spouse, Paulette Fryar, Named 2020-21 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year

Part Two -  Using Her Platform to Increase Awareness for Suicide Prevention. This story continues from part one.

Nov. 12, 2020

Stronger Together – Update to Anti-Harassment and Hate Incident Procedure 

The Coast Guard recently released several important updates to the Anti-Harassment and Hate Incident (AHHI) policies.