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Staff Sgt. Anthony Mandt, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member, receives an acupuncture deep shoulder stimulation from Lt. Col. James Arnold, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group chief of medical staff, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 12, 2019. Deep shoulder stimulation allows the body to perceive injury differently so that less pain is felt allowing the patient to have increased mobility and function. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

March 17, 2021

Does persistent shoulder pain disrupt your life? Let’s talk about it

Does persistent shoulder pain disrupt your life? Let’s talk about it, this Wellness Wednesday.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Chief Petty Officer William Herr, chief of police for Training Center Cape May, and his sons browse the aisles of the new Coast Guard Market Place aboard the training center during a sneak peek for Coast Guard families Nov. 4, 2012. The new MarketPlace is a benefit for military service members, their families, authorized beneficiaries and military retirees. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

March 15, 2021

Money Matter$: Don’t fall for these three credit myths 

The importance of monitoring your credit cannot be overstated.

Coast Guard service members receive their initial dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Jan. 8, 2021.

March 15, 2021

Civilian detail - deadline NOON today

The Department of Homeland Security established Operation Vaccinate Our Workforce (VOW) to work across the Department to facilitate the voluntary vaccination of frontline employees.  This team has since increased the number of vaccinations, vaccination sites across the country and information available for Components and leadership regarding DHS’

Personnel receive mentoring at the Association for Naval Officer’s (ANSO) Western Region Symposium at Sector Houston-Galveston, in Houston, March 2, 2020. Commissioned and enlisted members from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy attended to learn, share, and discuss topics on diversity, retention, and leadership within the maritime services as well as receive mentoring and one-on-one sessions with members of ANSO's Board of Directors. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paige Hause)

March 15, 2021

New! Mentoring options for active duty, reservists and civilians 

Advance your career, develop your leadership skills and connect with other like-minded individuals in the Coast Guard.

Unit 21 commanding officer Ensign Vera Hamerschlag holds her puppy outside of the LORAN station she was in charge of in 1944. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

March 12, 2021

The Long Blue Line: In their words: A busy year for the SPARS that operated LORAN Station Unit 21 in 1944

Hear from the women who ran Unit 21 during World War II.

The Commandant of the Coast Guard delivers the State of the Coast Guard, March 11, 2021, in San Diego.

March 11, 2021

SOTCG: Get all the details on the Commandant's announcements

This afternoon, Commandant Karl Schultz outlined the Coast Guard’s perseverance through a difficult year, and highlighted encouraging developments in our efforts to advance as a mission ready service.  

March 10, 2021

Travel and leave policy returns to pre-pandemic status

With the exception of unofficial foreign travel, the Coast Guard has returned travel and leave approval procedures for military member to pre-pandemic status.

Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden is made an honorary member of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association by CGCVA National President, MCPO (Ret.) Stephen Petersen and National Vice President, CDR (Ret.) Terry O'Connell in front of the original Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba mast in Grand Haven, MI, Saturday, Aug 4, 2018..The Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association is a Non-Profit Association of Active Duty Members, Retired Members, Reserve Members, and Honorably Discharged Former Members of the United States Coast Guard, who served in, or provided direct support to combat situations recognized by an appropriate Military award, while serving as a member of the United States Coast Guard. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Christopher Mullins.

March 10, 2021

Veteran Affairs’ COVID Coach App supports mental health, self-care during pandemic

The app helps service members and civilians manage heightened emotions.

Chaplain Cain with Mr. Luisi, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

March 9, 2021

Chaplain Kimberly Cain welcomes the stranger 

“Mental health is a basic right and dignity.”

A Tom's Run team running on the trail.

March 8, 2021

Tom’s Run: America’s longest fun run is hosted by the Coast Guard

June 4-6: Join the DC-area event, form your own remote team, or just run the equivalent of a relay leg.

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For persons with disabilities experiencing difficulties accessing content on a particular website, please use the form DoD Section 508 Form.  In this form, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue/problem and your contact information so we can address your issue or question. If your issue involves log in access, password recovery, or other technical issues, contact the administrator for the website in question, or your local helpdesk.