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Vintage black and white image of Lightship 70 marking the entrance to San Francisco Bay. (U.S. Lighthouse Service)

Jan. 21, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard pioneers the marine radio over 100 years ago!

Learn how radio became a basic part of a maritime communications.

Emblem for the U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center

Jan. 19, 2022

ALCGOFF 004/22: Solicitation for applications for the fall 2022 Peace with Women fellowship

One high-performing female captain can attend a three-week fellowship hosted by the Halifax International Security Forum.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Denend (foreground) watches as his shipmates demonstrate ground escape procedures during law enforcement training at Coast Guard Station Chincoteague, Virginia, February 18, 2020. The new Coast Guard training adds a focus on ground fighting in order to keep law enforcement officers safe as they adapt to ever-changing situations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann)

Jan. 19, 2022

LEIs: Make sure you attend LEI school by Oct. 1

In order to maintain your LEI designation you must attend LEI school

Cmdr. Faith Schultz of Port Security Unit 309 leads her team on a mission. Coast Guard photo.

Jan. 18, 2022

Life at a Coast Guard PSU: Podcast transcription

Recruiters interview Cmdr. Faith Schultz, executive officer of Port Security Unit 309

Tom Cowan, a retired Coast Guard master chief petty officer, finally got around to taking the hike he talked about doing for years.

Jan. 17, 2022

The long walk

A retired Coast Guard master chief petty officer, finally got around to taking the hike he talked about doing for years.

Jan. 14, 2022

Enlisted members: Service-wide exam FAQ

Here are the key things you need to know about preparing for the SWE, plus answers to frequent questions.

Jan. 14, 2022

ALCGPSC 007/22: Morale Well-Being Recreation (MWR) Quickbooks Standard Chart of Accounts Implementation

Guidance for the transition to the mandatory new standard Chart of Accounts (COA) implementation.

Jan. 12, 2022

New system for reserves: Reserve Requirements Generation System

The forthcoming system considers Coast Guard operational plans, authorities, policy, and strategy to conduct a mission-based quantitative calculation of workload and workforce capacity for the reserve.