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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

Don’t miss these solicitations!  

Check out the award nomination information and the Coast Guard Organizational Survey details. 

A team from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy participated in the National Security Agency’s 20th annual National Cyber Exercise (NCX), a three-day cyber competition that tests the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills virtually, April 8-10, 2021. The Coast Guard Academy recently instituted a Cyber Systems degree to meet the needs of the services cyber security strategy of defending cyber space, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Medley)

May 27, 2021

CGCYBER keeps both Coast Guard’s networks and the Marine Transportation System safe from outside intrusions 

Current events demonstrate the importance of cyber security

USCG housing in Kodiak, Alaska

May 25, 2021

PCS expenses have you stressed? Know your options

Moving is expensive, here are some resources to help

Public private venture partners the Department of Defense with private companies in order to provide quality military family housing faster.

May 25, 2021

Housing market woes? PPV housing might be your answer

The Department of Defense partners with private companies in order to provide quality military family housing faster.

Housing options on the economy

May 25, 2021

BAH Rates 101: What every USCG member should know

Some of this info may surprise you!

Upper Government Hill Housing in Kodiak, AK

May 25, 2021

PCS season: How to survive with a smile

Our experts' guide to navigating rising housing prices + shipping shortages

First Class Cadet Josiah Davis, a native of Saline, Michigan, has been awarded one year of graduate school at Florida A&M to complete at the NCAA Division I level for track and field before reporting to his five-year military commitment for the U.S. Coast Guard. Davis is a three-time All-American for the Coast Guard Academy and national champion in the distance medley relay at Saline High School and a two-time national qualifier in the 400 hurdles. (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme)

May 25, 2021

Coast Guard Academy Class of 2021 Future Leaders: Ready, Relevant, Responsive

The newest class of the Coast Guard Academy heads to the fleet

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Doleski, 17th Medical Group mental health flight commander, discusses the importance of mental health treatment with one of the technicians at the Ross Clinic on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2021. Doleski strived to dispel the stigma around seeking mental health treatment within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman)

May 24, 2021

Mental Health Month—an opportunity to combat stigma, promote health resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mara Huling Langevin – A Link in the Long Blue Line

May 20, 2021

Mara Huling Langevin – A Link in the Long Blue Line

“I never thought about being the first of anything.  All I wanted to do was be a pilot and fly.”  

Our Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest, the Seventh District assistant public affairs officer!

May 19, 2021

Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest

Our Deckplate Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest, the Seventh District assistant public affairs officer!

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