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Cyndy Olson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell affix new collar devices to Ryan Olson's uniform during the 2014 Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of the Year Banquet at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2015. During the ceremony, Olson was recognized as the Enlisted Person of the Year - Reserve Component, an honor that comes with a meritorious advancement - in Olson's case, an advancement from petty officer first class to chief petty officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)

March 17, 2021

April reserve enlisted advancement announcement

Congratulations to those listed for advancement!

Coast Guard Marine Safety Task Force deploys for Bristol Bay commercial salmon opening.

March 17, 2021

Check out 2020's best Coast Guard images, videos, articles and public affairs work

The 2020 Public Affairs Awards honor units and members who share Coast Guard stories with the world.

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.

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.

Amanda Hayman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University adjunct instructor, reviews the course syllabus with students on the second floor of the training building, Oct. 21.

March 11, 2021

Policy Update: For FY21 Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) has increased

Tuition assistance increases for Coast Guard members.

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.

“A good chief knows when to step forward and when to step back. A good chief is the person who has the right answer, but doesn't always say it first. A good chief applauds the crew when they succeed, and chastises himself when they fail.”

March 10, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Mike Rushane

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Mike Rushane, a marine science technician and the “bullpen” chief at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!