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The Coast Guard today honors Deirdre Green, who retired as a Storekeeper First Class and then dedicated herself to finding and sharing stories about African Americans in the Coast Guard. Courtesy photo.

Feb. 24, 2021

Unsung Hero: Coast Guard honors Deirdre Green for uncovering stories of African Americans

Green’s work helped the service celebrate Dr. Olivia Hooker, many others

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Scott Langdon, an electrician’s mate stationed at Sector Field Office Moriches U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!

Feb. 24, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Scott Langdon

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Scott Langdon, an electrician’s mate stationed at Sector Field Office Moriches U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!

Emlen Tunnell was the first African American to play NFL football for the New York Giants. Tunnell also posthumously received the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal for his actions in World War II. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Feb. 23, 2021

Podcast: Football legend, Coast Guard hero

Podcast on Emlen Tunnell, an NFL legend and Coast Guard hero.

Feb. 22, 2021

SOUTHCOM Podcast Ep. 3: Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing

It's not just about the fish!

PETALUMA, Calif. (June 23, 2005) An electronics technician (ET) "A" school student at TRACEN Petaluma troubleshoots a circuit board as part of basic electronics training. USCG photo by PA1 Barry Lane.

Feb. 19, 2021

Enlisted bonus for Electronics Technician "A" School

$20,000 available for both new, current members

The view from aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) while the cutter is at anchor in Taylor Bay, Alaska, Thursday, February 11, 2021. The 45-year-old heavy icebreaker is nearing the end of a months-long patrol to project power and support national security objectives throughout Alaskan waters and into the Arctic.

Feb. 18, 2021

'Wildly alive' aboard Polar Star

With my husband's support, I found the bravery to leave my children for 80 days at sea. I'll see them again this weekend.

Polar Star Chiefs Mess is the deckplate leader of the week this week!

Feb. 18, 2021

Special Edition of Chief of the Week

Congratulations to the entire Polar Star Chief’s Mess!

Feb. 17, 2021

Parents: Webinars to support your child's dental hygiene

Join DHA's dental team to talk about dental health

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Senior Chief Petty Officer Colleen McCarthy, (left), officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Kenosha, Wis., and Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Beatty, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Frankfort, Mich., pin new rank insignias on the collar of Rebecca Polzin, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Michigan City during her advancement to senior chief petty officer, Feb. 2, 2012. As officer-in-charge, Polzin ensures the 19 enlisted active duty members and 7 enlisted Coast Guard reservists at Station Michigan City carry out their missions of search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; ports, waterways, and coastal security; and marine environmental protection. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Kody Felthoff.

Feb. 17, 2021

March Enlisted advancement announcement

March active duty enlisted advancements. Congratulations!

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Army Sargent 1st Class Stephen Tyliszczak, our Army National Guard brother currently assigned to the Intel Division at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island.

Feb. 17, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Army Sergeant 1st Class Stephen Tyliszczak

Our Deckplate leader of the week is Army Sergeant 1st Class Stephen Tyliszczak, our Army National Guard brother currently assigned to the Intel Division at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island.