Jan. 15, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

Here is some information about the COVID-19 vaccine

Jan. 12, 2021

Minotaur – Creating a connected Coast Guard

While the ocean may be a picture of calm for some, miles upon miles of water is not what you hope to see when your boat is broken and supplies are running low. In 2018, those aboard the Motor Vessel Alta found themselves in this exact situation. The souls aboard were stuck on their disabled ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between North

Dec. 9, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Scott Didaleusky

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Chief Petty Officer Scott Didaleusky, the Ready for Operations (RFO) team lead at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston!

Dec. 2, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Aaron Juetten

Our Deckplate Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Aaron Juetten, Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) assistant officer in charge at Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) South.

Nov. 17, 2020

Operation Innovation: Partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit

Loretta Haring, columnist — The Coast Guard (RDT&E) and Innovation Program is increasing the service’s access to innovative technologies through a partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Nov. 9, 2020

Coast Guard Training Centers Implement Home Restriction of Movement for Training (HT-ROM) Procedures

FORCECOM units are now shifting to a Home ROM for Training (HT-ROM) period. Members will be able to complete the14-day ROM at home to enable more flexibility to units and their personnel.  

Nov. 5, 2020

Dear Coast Guard Family:  Need help with TRICARE?

TRICARE subject matter experts are available!

Oct. 27, 2020

Reserve High Year Tenure suspended through FY21

Reserve high year tenure (R-HYT) is suspended through Sept. 2021.

Oct. 23, 2020

Fall body comp screenings will be used only for data collection

The Coast Guard announced today that this fall’s weight and body fat screening results will be used for data collection purposes only.

Sept. 28, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Captain Garcia/Garfield—modern Coast Guard’s 1st minority officer

Born in Morro Castle, Puerto Rico, on February 17, 1903, Henry Frederick Garcia would become a trailblazer in the history of the Coast Guard.

Garcia came from a prominent military family. His father had a career in the U.S. Army and his younger brother would retire as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. Garcia lived in military installations in Puerto Rico and Ohio before receiving an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. In 1924, after graduating from the Academy, he accepted a commission in the U.S. Army and served in field artillery until 1928, when he accepted a commission in the United States Coast Guard.