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The Coast Guard today honors Deirdre Green, who retired as a Storekeeper First Class and then dedicated herself to finding and sharing stories about African Americans in the Coast Guard. Courtesy photo.

Feb. 24, 2021

Unsung Hero: Coast Guard honors Deirdre Green for uncovering stories of African Americans

Green’s work helped the service celebrate Dr. Olivia Hooker, many others

Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Chaney, a boatswain's mate at Coast Guard Station Burlington, reviews boating equipment with the new reserve boarding teams at Station Burlington, Vt., June 16, 2020. Reservists join the active duty crewmembers during the busy summer season to support law enforcement missions by providing two additional boarding teams. With the aid of the reservists, the crewmembers of Station Burlington can focus on search and rescue. This year marks the fifth summer the reservists have joined the station and begins a new and fully integrated system involving one active duty crewmember for each of the two reserve boarding teams. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Amber Howie)

Feb. 22, 2021

Reserve Manual updated for easier use

The Reserve Policy Manual has been divided into three documents for easier use.

Cyndy Olson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell affix new collar devices to Ryan Olson's uniform during the 2014 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2015. During the ceremony, Olson was recognized as the Enlisted Person of the Year - Reserve Component, an honor that comes with a meritorious advancement - in Olson's case, an advancement from petty officer first class to chief petty officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)

Feb. 19, 2021

March reserve advancement announcement

Congratulations to those listed for advancement

2. Ensign Harvey Russell after graduating from the Reserve officer Training Course. (Photo courtesy of the Russell Family)

Feb. 19, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. j.g. Harvey Russell--African-American trailblazer in the U.S. Sea Services

Celebrating African American Heritage with the second African American who attended officer candidate school.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Chief Petty Officer William Herr, chief of police for Training Center Cape May, and his sons browse the aisles of the new Coast Guard Market Place aboard the training center during a sneak peek for Coast Guard families Nov. 4, 2012. The new MarketPlace is a benefit for military service members, their families, authorized beneficiaries and military retirees. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

Feb. 17, 2021

Civilians: Don't let your ex get your checks

Take care of your loved ones by reviewing, updating your beneficiary forms

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Colleen McCarthy, (left), officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Kenosha, Wis., and Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Beatty, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Frankfort, Mich., pin new rank insignias on the collar of Rebecca Polzin, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Michigan City during her advancement to senior chief petty officer, Feb. 2, 2012. As officer-in-charge, Polzin ensures the 19 enlisted active duty members and 7 enlisted Coast Guard reservists at Station Michigan City carry out their missions of search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; ports, waterways, and coastal security; and marine environmental protection. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Kody Felthoff.

Feb. 17, 2021

March Enlisted advancement announcement

March active duty enlisted advancements. Congratulations!

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Army Sargent 1st Class Stephen Tyliszczak, our Army National Guard brother currently assigned to the Intel Division at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island.

Feb. 17, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Army Sergeant 1st Class Stephen Tyliszczak

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Army Sergeant 1st Class Stephen Tyliszczak, our Army National Guard brother currently assigned to the Intel Division at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island.

Feb. 12, 2021

Family event: Join NFL stars Aaron Jones, Jonathan Allen, during the ProCamps kick-off

Kick-off open to all ages! These camps teach military children the fundamentals of football, teamwork and how to make new friends.

Feb. 12, 2021

Celebrating excellence: BEYA names Capt. Judge as the U.S. Coast Guard Stars & Stripes Award Winner

Capt. Warren Judge will receive Coast Guard’s Stars and Stripes Award during the 35th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference, held Feb. 12-13, 2021.

Airman 1st Class Wade Helms calls the names of travelers to board a bus that will take them to an awaiting C-5 Galaxy bound for Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on April 17. The 60th, 44th, 55th, and 82nd Aerial Port Squadrons operates AMC's primary west coast aerial port. During CY08 the Travis team loaded 51,849 cargo tons, 43,486 passengers and supported 5,393 missions. The unit, its flights and people have garnered top awards from command to national defense level. They support seven U.S. Air Force major commands, Department of Homeland Security, and all DoD services' air transportation needs with a budget of $4.8 million. More than 530 assigned personnel support traffic management services, passenger/cargo movement on airlift missions maintaining a global deployment capability for the largest wing in AMC.

Feb. 12, 2021

NEW: Travel, leave policy for Calendar Year 2021

Here are new travel and leave policies for Calendar Year 2021

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