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Petty Officer Third Class Elizabeth Montoro poses aboard a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter (MEC) while serving as Situation Unit Leader during Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Petty Officer Third Class Elizabeth Montoro).

Dec. 11, 2024

From facility inspections to a Fulbright Scholarship

Inside the journey of Coast Guard Reservist Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth Montoro.

Chief Petty Officer Spencer Hinman reads to kindergarten students at Mitchell Elementary School in Bridgewater, MA. Coast Guard Station Chatham Ma. won Best in Unit Partnership (for up to 100 personnel) Photo by Ms. McKenzie Martin.

Dec. 10, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Winners of the Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education Awards

The PIE Program promotes well-being and academic achievement of students in communities with a Coast Guard presence.

How Crucial Conversations training is helping Coast Guard members improve communications when stakes are high.

Dec. 9, 2024

Rx for those tough work conversations

How Crucial Conversations training is helping Coast Guard members improve communications when stakes are high.

Grimy marines return to the Arthur Middleton for rest and recovery after the Battle of Eniwetok. (National Archives)

Dec. 6, 2024

Hoyle’s Hell

Coast Guardsman masters the bloody beaches of the Pacific.

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda L. Fagan and Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Adm. Thomas G. Allan, Jr. recognize winners of the 2023 Civilian Employee of the Year (CEOY) and Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year (NAF EOY) Awards during the Fall 2024 Senior Leaders Conference at Coast Guard Headquarters, Nov. 6, 2024 (U.S. Coast Guard photo).

Dec. 5, 2024

Coast Guard announces winners of Civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund Employee of the Year Awards

Eight employees honored for outstanding performance.

Jean Strickland, a Coast Guard SPAR who served during World War II, attends her 100th birthday party (Photo courtesy of Gail Hale).

Dec. 4, 2024

Help the Coast Guard honor a SPAR’s service

This December, wish Jean Strickland a happy birthday!

U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District, Sector Jacksonville and National Weather Service logos.

Dec. 2, 2024

To expand your unit’s reach, team up with partner agencies

Four lessons from PADET Jacksonville’s Instagram collaboration with the National Weather Service.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tina Pena, chief of staff of the Seventh District, assesses the damage in western Florida caused by Hurricane Ian from an HC-144 airplane, Oct. 1, 2022. Crews in the air and on the ground continue to conduct search and rescue, damage assessment, and pollution assessment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Hodges)

Dec. 2, 2024

How I Got Here: Lessons from Capt. Tina Peña

From the comptroller’s office to admiral-select: inside a unique Coast Guard journey.

BMCM Poulin is honored as part of the 2018 Memorial Day Parade for Nahant, Massachusetts. (Courtesy of the Poulin family)

Nov. 29, 2024

BMCM Maurice Poulin, World War II veteran

This essay is based on the author’s interview with retired master chief and World War II veteran, Maurice Poulin, regarding his World War II experiences.

Mike Smith negotiates obstacles during a Basic Rider Course at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 26, 2023. The 75th Air Base Wing safety office maintains a SharePoint that provides motorcyclists with information and resources regarding safety, requirements and training for anyone with base access. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Nov. 21, 2024

2025 Motorcycle Safety Training Reimbursement Program is open

Don’t miss the chance to receive reimbursement for your training; the program is now accepting requests for FY 2025.

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