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Sept. 25, 2020
Remember to register to vote or request your absentee ballot for the 2020 election
Under the U.S. Constitution, every U.S. citizen has the right to vote. Every voter must have the opportunity to register and vote whether that is in person or by absentee in any election that they are eligible. To vote in U.S. elections, Coast Guard members and their eligible dependents must be registered in their state of legal residence.
Sept. 23, 2020
Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best
Our Deck Plate Leader of the Week is Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Best, officer in charge (OIC) of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ridley!
Register for the 2020 DHS Academic and Professional Development Virtual Symposium
The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer invites you to participate in the 2020 DHS Academic and Professional Development Virtual Symposium.
You must register to attend prior to September 25, 202. If you are unable to access the electronic registration form via the hyperlink, please enter the full address into your web browser. (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y63PCRG).
Sept. 21, 2020
CANCELLED: Vice Commandant testifies before Congressional hearing focused on Arctic
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If and/or when this event is rescheduled, we will post here for your awareness.
Watch live Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, as Vice Commandant, Adm. Charles Ray testifies before a Congressional Hearing focused on the Arctic.
Congratulations to the Coast Guard’s Civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund Employees of the Year!
Each year the Coast Guard recognizes a select few civilian and non-appropriated fund employees for their outstanding service and dedication to the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty.
Sept. 17, 2020
Learn to Lead: White House Fellowship info session Sept. 17
White House Fellowship alumni will host an informational session on Sept. 17 to discuss the fellowship application process, share their experiences, and answer questions from interested applicants.
Civilian Payroll Tax Deferral starts now
The Coast Guard’s civilian payroll provider will defer payroll taxes starting with your next paycheck, for pay period 18. The National Finance Center (NFC) is making this change to implement the Payroll Tax Deferral memorandum issued by President Donald J. Trump on Aug. 8.
Sept. 16, 2020
Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Chief Ryan Torbett
Our Deck Plate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Ryan Torbett, supervisor of Electronics Systems Support Detachment (ESD) New Haven, CT
Solicitation for State of the Coast Guard Stories
Do you have a story idea for the State of the Coast Guard 2021? Send your idea to Please send all ideas to SOTCG2021@gmail.com.
Sept. 14, 2020
USCG joins forces with Navy to launch Naval Community College program
The Coast Guard is partnering with the Navy and Marine Corps to establish the U.S. Naval Community College (NCC) with a pilot program that is scheduled to officially kick off in January 2021.