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Members of Coast Guard Base Kodiak collaborate with joint services in support of the Arctic Care 2021 (AC21) program, May 1-18, 2021. AC21 provided care to remote Alaskan communities, through the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

June 8, 2021

Base Kodiak participates in joint operation bringing services to remote area in Alaska

Federal, local, and state agencies participate Arctic Care 2021

Seal of the USCG Reserve

June 4, 2021

COVID-19: Reserve demobilization guidance

All reservists on active duty in support of COVID-19 must demobilize by Sept. 30 or transition to a new funding string.

Ensign Kathleen Spotz, stationed at Sector Northern New England in South Portland, Maine, was named the 2020 Coast Guard Female Athlete of the year in recognition of her superior performance as a runner. Recently, Spotz ran across the entire state of Maine in just over 30 hours—becoming the first person ever to do so!

June 3, 2021

Bravo Zulu

Congratulations to all our award winners, and be sure to check out the Coast Guard Reserve Policy Board Final Report! 

Seaman Apprentice George Duartes Alazar, left, 87th Security Forces Squadron master at arms, poses with family. Duartes Alazar is from Bensalem, Pennsylvania and is now stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. He is not far from home and surrounded by fellow service members within the 87th Security Forces Squadron, however he struggled with feelings of loneliness and the effects of depression. (Courtesy photo)

June 2, 2021

Discussing healthy relationships

Today’s Wellness Wednesday is a second part from last week’s discussion about healthy relationships. 

The Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous transits the water near Virginia Beach, Virginia, July 11, 2016. Vigorous returned home following a 55-day deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the Coast Guard's Western Hemisphere Strategy. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake

June 1, 2021

Members allowed to carry up to 90 days of special leave accrual 

Here’s a plan to manage your extra leave accrual earned due to the continued response to the pandemic. 

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s second podcast episode

June 1, 2021

Episode #2 of the 1MC – Global Coast Guard – now available 

Listen now, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard’s second podcast episode

2. The only known image of Revenue Cutter Service officer William Cooke Pease. Taken in 1860, it is the oldest photograph of a cutterman that exists. (Florence Kern, Captain Pease: U.S. Coast Guard Pioneer)

May 28, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. Pease recounts the Key West Hurricane 170 years ago!

Here is a historical first-hand account of the Key West Hurricane of 1846 (a.k.a. The Great Havana Hurricane).

ATLANTIC OCEAN - Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Crouse, stationed aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle participates in the May 2010 Service Wide Examination (SWE) during the Eagle's transit to Puerto Rico Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The SWE is a competition, which certain enlisted rates must take in order to advance based on their raw score, sea time, time in service, time in rank, and award points. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta H. Disco.

May 27, 2021

1-SWE coming soon

Here’s what you need to know now for the annual SWE

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 31, 202) Sister ships USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) moor side-by-side March 31, 2021, at Sector San Juan as they continue their journey to their new homeport. Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman are en route to their new homeport in Bahrain in support of the Navy’s U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. While in the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, the crews will support engagements with partner countries strengthening relationships and demonstrating our continued commitment to global maritime security and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

May 27, 2021

Bravo Zulu

A major step forward was taken in replacing the service’s aging river buoy and inland construction tenders; Congratulations to all members and civilian employees on their accomplishments!

The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle's crew gather with local community and industry members for a group photo on the deck of the Eagle Aug. 3, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia. The local community and industry members consisted of people from Minority Serving Institutions, Norfolk State University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Cmdr. Ann Bassolino.

May 26, 2021

Comin' Back Strong!

Join us for Wellness Wednesday discussion today to discus getting back to normal.