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Flying Santa visiting Station Portsmouth Harbor (New Hampshire) in 2015. (Courtesy Friends of Flying Santa)

Dec. 23, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Lighthouses and the history of ‘The Flying Santa’

The Flying Santa, delivering gifts for more than 90 years.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy crew members and science team enjoy ice liberty at the North Pole, Oct. 2, 2022. U.S. Coast Guard video photo by Chief Petty Officer Roy Mesen Scott.

Dec. 22, 2022

Dear Santa: The North Pole is really cool 

Join the Coast Guard Cutter Healy's crew on their journey north of 90 degrees. 

Graduates from recruit company P-202 complete basic training at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Sep. 16, 2022. Training Center Cape May staff members look forward to continuing the Coast Guard’s Long Blue Line of developing fleet-ready women and men, who are eagerly ready to make a difference in our Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Christian Lower)

Dec. 21, 2022

Now earn $1,000 for getting a friend to join the Coast Guard 

New “Scout Talent and Refer” (STAR) program expands eligibility, awards for recruiting help  

An unfinished common area located between housing units at the Marina Village Housing Complex in the sunlight, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011. Mrs. Linda Papp, spouse of Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp, accompanied her husband on a visit to the West Coast and toured housing units in the San Francisco Bay Area to evaluate the needs of Coast Guardsmen and their families as part of the Year of the Coast Guard Family program. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Levi Read.

Dec. 19, 2022

2023 BAH rates are out and will take effect New Years Day

On average, BAH rates will increase 12. 1% 

The crew and science team aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy conclude a morale day with a cook out in the hangar Sept. 2, 2009. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Patrick Kelley)

Dec. 19, 2022

Military members will see an 11% increase in BAS for 2023

Both enlisted and officers will see a rise in their benefit beginning Jan. 1.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crew prepare to moor as the Stratton returned to homeport on Base Alameda, Calif., Nov. 23, 2022. Stratton recently concluded a 97-day multi-mission deployment to the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Upshaw).

Dec. 19, 2022

Special Duty Pay updates announced  

Read on about changes to the SDP/AP list.

Ray Evans receiving his Navy Cross Medal for action seen at Point Cruz. Evans had already received a battlefield advancement to chief petty officer and later received an officer’s commission. (Coast Guard Collection)

Dec. 16, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Ray Evans—Hero of Guadalcanal who enlisted and served with Douglas Munro 80 years ago

Chief Ray Evans served with the Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient, and is now FRC namesake!

Staff Seargent Benjamin Hastings, a shift supervisor at McChord Air Force Base's Space-A terminal, assists John Brunslik, a retired Coast Guard first class petty officer, check in for his flight. Brunslik and his family have traveled using Space-A accommodation once a year since his retirement from the Coast Guard reserve. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer Second Class Shawn Eggert)

Dec. 16, 2022

Your discounted travel option that earns dollars for Coast Guard MWR programs 

American Forces Travel provides commissions to Morale, Well-being, and Recreation programs based on workforce’s use of its site for travel, lodging, events and more. 

Photos like these, shared by individual Coast Guard members and posted to unit social media accounts during 2022, could earn members public affairs awards. The Coast Guard Public Affairs Program is accepting submissions for the 2022 Chief Journalist Alex Haley awards until Feb 15, 2023.

Dec. 14, 2022

Your photos and videos could earn you awards

Make sure your products are uploaded in DVIDS to be competitive.

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Dec. 14, 2022

Announcing new civilian WPT incentives 

The Coast Guard unveils bonuses for civilian members.