NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Nov. 9, 2022

New policy: Military Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addiction Program has many new features 

All Coast Guard members should review policy in its entirety 

Health Benefits Advisor Charlene Johnson talks with a retiree in the TRICARE Operations Department at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Johnson, of Pensacola, Florida, enjoys helping people understand their TRICARE benefits. Johnson says “I love supporting our active duty, retirees, and beneficiaries.” TRICARE 2020 Open Season ends on Dec. 14.

Nov. 9, 2022

If you are looking to change your federal health insurance, TRICARE or FEDVIP open season starts Nov. 14.

It’s time to update or secure your health benefits.

A workspace for government members relocated during a natural disaster is readily available at the Coast Guard’s National Continuity of Operations site in St. Louis. Base Detachment St. Louis and Electronics Support Detachment St. Louis personnel devoted more than 100 hours planning, 200 hours of deinstallation, 1,800 of installation and 400 hours of quality assurance to creating the new site. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ayla Kelley)

Nov. 9, 2022

Coast Guard participates in Eagle Horizon Continuity of Operations Exercise

How the service sustains a culture of continuity.

Coast Guard Sector Boston recognizes new cuttermen aboard the USS Constitution during an Eight Bells celebration, Oct. 18, 2021. The annual occasion commemorates sea service with a variety of events, including a writing competition. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Meecham.)

Nov. 9, 2022

2 cuttermen win 2022 Eight Bells contest to celebrate afloat service 

These two authors captured experiences, challenges, camaraderie at sea.

Policy

Nov. 7, 2022

Happy Election Day! Official guidance on partisan political activities

Be sure you know what’s allowed, and what isn’t.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Clincy, a health services specialist, examines, Petty Officer Brandy Mock's throat during a routine exam. Clincy earned the Health Services Technician of the Year award ashore for 2004 for his work at Sector St. Petersburg's medical clinic. USCG photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tasha Peters.

Nov. 4, 2022

Coast Guard updates reserve medical readiness services policy 

Read more to learn about available services.

Recruits from boot camp company Quebec-200 graduate Coast Guard boot camp at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., June 18, 2021. Training Center Cape May’s mission is to transform the recruits of today into the Coast Guard men and women of tomorrow, while providing superior mission support to our tenant commands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Christian Lower)

Nov. 3, 2022

Coast Guard removes barriers to boost recruiting 

Rules for single parents, dependents, debt-to-income ratios changed 

A technician works on a circuit board during recertification training at Coast Guard Electronics Repair Facility IERF) on Sep. 21, 2022. This will enable him to diagnose and perform repairs on miniature and microminiature components of electronics systems. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Shelldon Green.)

Nov. 3, 2022

Problems with an electronics system? Do this first

Here's what you should know about the Miniature Microminiature/Module Test Repair (2M/MTR).

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Sarah Dupre and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials assess possible pollution threats from derelict vessels and marine debris from Hurricane Ian, Estero, Florida, Oct. 28, 2022.

Nov. 2, 2022

On the horizon: A single vendor will manage Coast Guard IT services

The transition should improve your overall IT experience

A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag.

Nov. 2, 2022

OFFICERS: OPM portal pages are now on Sharepoint

Here’s where to find all you need to know from OPM

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