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A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag.

April 18, 2023

Officers: Next OPM roadshow is all about support and special assignments 

The fourth virtual roadshow is scheduled April 19, at 2 p.m.  

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April 17, 2023

Progress made; more work needed for safer work spaces. 

We need your help to continue eliminating hazardous conditions in your workplace.  

The Response Operations Ashore Insignia

April 14, 2023

Coast Guard adds first new insignia in over 20 years

The response operations ashore community now has its own professional insignia. Who's eligible? Enlisted members, officers, chief warrant officers and civilians.

A U.S. Coast Guard Band member warms up as a boat patrols the Potomac near Ft. McNair during the U.S. Coast Guard Change of Command Ceremony, May 25, 2010. Adm. Thad W. Allen was relieved by Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in a ceremony presided over by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen (released)

April 14, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The selling of the Coast Guard service song “Semper Paratus”

[Editor’s note: This essay is reprised from the December 2015 issue of the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association Bulletin. Our thanks to the Alumni Association for permission to republish Cmdr. Pecora’s essay and imagery.]The director steps to the podium and firmly taps his baton, bringing the military band to attention in the recording studio.

Artwork promoting a solicitation for parents to submit their child's art for month of the military child.

April 12, 2023

Active-duty parents: DHS wants to spotlight your children's artwork

If you or your partner are active-duty military, please consider submitting your child's drawings, paintings, short poems, or other artwork about what your service means to them.

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April 12, 2023

Enlisted members: How can we improve Enlisted Military Professional Education

The Coast Guard is reviewing the Enlisted Professional Military Education system and wants your input. 

Haydn Jones is the Coast Guard's 2023 Military Child of the Year

April 12, 2023

Meet the USCG Military Child of the Year

Haydn Jones, 17, helped care for his younger brothers while his father fought a life-threatening illness.

U.S. Coast Guard Esports team competes in multinational competition

April 11, 2023

Coast Guard World of Warcraft esports team wins Armed Forces Dungeon League’s Spring Clash

The Coast Guard brings home the top prize for the first time in any armed forces esports tournament

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April 10, 2023

Coming soon: All employees will get the weekly All Hands Briefer

Every member, civilian and dependent deserves a fast and easy way to stay informed.

A rare photograph showing Snohomish from the stern. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 7, 2023

The Long Blue Line: A most unusual cutter—Revenue Cutter Service and Coast Guard Cutter Snohomish

One cutter, two services.

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