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After its service as a VOA floating transmitter, Courier became Coast Guard reserve training ship, stationed at Training Center Yorktown. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 29, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cold War Cutter Courier—“Valiant fighter in the cause of freedom” 

I am speaking to you today from a ship. It is a special kind of ship, and it will perform a very special mission. This vessel will not be armed with guns, or with any instruments of destruction. But it will be a valiant fighter in the cause of freedom. It will carry a precious cargo--and that cargo is truth. ~ President Harry S Truman, U.S. Coast

Various units and organizations across Fort Bragg came together in friendly competition to gather the most food donations during the Base Wide Food Drive. Members from the Five N Two Pantry in Sanford, N.C., stand next to donated food items provided by Fort Bragg to help the local community during a time of need.

Oct. 26, 2021

Do you know a military family without enough to eat regularly? Listen in.

Guests from the Military Advisory Network offer advice on food insecurity

Money Matter$

Oct. 25, 2021

How to best repay your student loans  

Student loans can be cumbersome and here’s how to get a round-turn on repayment

Company commanders present the senior recruit company with their Coast Guard Emblem at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., July 29, 2013. The presentation of the Emblem signifies another step in the recruits' progress to earning the title "Coast Guardsman." (Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska)

Oct. 22, 2021

ASVAB score requirements changing for “A” schools

New updates to ASVAB composite score requirements and waiver options increase the opportunity to serve and enroll in the "A" school of your choice. 

SAN DIEGO - U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Fritchey, a marine science technician assigned to Sector San Diego, does pushups on the parade field at the sector, Monday, Feb. 7, 2010. Fritchey is building up points, which will be converted to miles in hopes of his team winning the D11 Admiral's physical fitness challenge. U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta H. Disco.

Oct. 22, 2021

Military workout planning for beginners

Use the Resistance Training Pyramid as a guide to your beginner workout plan

Petty Officer Second Class, Andrew Simons, a health services technician (right), assists Air Force Maj. Katherine Rorer (left) at the Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii, during Tripler’s MHS GENESIS “go-live” mass vaccination evolution on Sept. 28. Simons recently participated in the Coast Guard's MHS GENESIS PACWAVE “go-live” on Aug. 21 at Coast Guard Base Honolulu and was able to lend his electronic health records experience to the event.

Oct. 21, 2021

BZ: MHS GENESIS goes live, and more

BZ: MHS GENESIS goes live; Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown’s International Resident Training Branch; Congratulations to Cmdr. Melanie Burnham, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Uniformed Member Emergency Award winner; and Solicitation: The GEICO Military Service Awards Program is seeking applicants.

Coast Guard emblem

Oct. 19, 2021

Changes coming on when to validate classes for Post-9/11 GI Bill

If you receive MHA, you will need to verify your classes monthly

Multiple U.S. and Canadian partner agencies planned and executed four large-scale interagency, binational operations throughout the summer. The various maritime law enforcement and security missions were held to deter illicit activities in the region, uphold multi-agency interoperability, and to ensure mission capabilities throughout the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and Strait of Juan de Fuca. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 14, 2021

Frontline Focus: U.S., Canadian partner agencies complete joint maritime law enforcement, security operations throughout Puget Sound, and more. ​

U.S., Canadian partner agencies complete joint maritime law enforcement, security operations throughout Puget Sound; Coast Guard, partners searching for missing kayaker off Saipan; Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to oil spill near Gaithersburg, Maryland; Coast Guard rescues 199 Haitians; Unified command continues response to oil spill off Newport Beach, California.

Oct. 8, 2021

Plain language pop-up training

Join MyCG's staff as we celebrate International Plain Language Day on Oct. 13, with a virtual training workshop for all skill levels.

The Coast Guard will be holding its first technical and credentialing virtual education fair on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, online from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). The event is open to all personnel and their family members. Participants can explore hundreds of degrees and certifications in an easy-to-navigate and relaxed, virtual environment.

Oct. 8, 2021

Career Planning: Virtual Technical Education Fair

The Coast Guard will be holding its first technical and credentialing virtual education fair on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, online from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ET. The event is is open to all personnel and their family members. Participants can explore hundreds of degrees and certifications in an easy-to-navigate and relaxed, virtual environment.Looking