Oct. 7, 2020

Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Frisbie

Our Deck Plate Leader of the week is Thomas Frisbie, officer in charge, Station Gulfport!

Oct. 2, 2020

Photo Friday: Chucky the Unicorn secures its place in history

Meet Chucky the Unicorn, now on display in the Coast Guard Museum in New London, Conn.

Oct. 2, 2020

Geographic stability for reservists is here

Flexible Personnel Allowance List (FlexPAL) will provide Reservists more geographic stability. 

Sept. 30, 2020

Announcing the DHS Leader Development Speakers Talent Bank

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks speakers and facilitators to join its Leader Development Talent Bank.

Sept. 30, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek: The Impact of Dietary Supplements on Your Health 

Join us for Wellness Wednesday today as we discuss dietary supplements.

Sept. 28, 2020

Does your CAC or USID card expire soon?

The Department of Defense issued a temporary waiver for expiring identification cards – both common access cards (CAC) cards and Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards – during the pandemic. The waiver for CACs sunsets Sept. 30, as anticipated. USID card holders are getting a little more time; their expired cards will work through June 30, 2021.

Sept. 28, 2020

New federal employees, military personnel to see higher TSP contribution 

New active duty and reserve military members, and new federal civilian employees who are covered by the Blended Retirement System (BRS), will now automatically be enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) at five percent of their basic pay. This change will take effect Oct. 1, 2020. 
 

Sept. 28, 2020

Coast Guard Resources: Chaplains – A Q&A with Sector Detroit’s local chaplain, Chaplain Jim Dewey

Chaplains are there for members and their families in ways truly unique from other people in their lives. They are mentors, advisors, and spiritual counselors to the Coast Guard workforce. They also play a critical role in suicide prevention.

Sept. 25, 2020

Remember to register to vote or request your absentee ballot for the 2020 election

Under the U.S. Constitution, every U.S. citizen has the right to vote. Every voter must have the opportunity to register and vote whether that is in person or by absentee in any election that they are eligible. To vote in U.S. elections, Coast Guard members and their eligible dependents must be registered in their state of legal residence.

Sept. 24, 2020

Temporary modifications to eligibility requirements for Reserve Good Conduct Medal (RGCM) 

Opportunities for reserve members to schedule drills have been impacted due to the disruptions of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This may result in reserve members being unable to obtain the required 70 retirement points for the Reserve Good Conduct Medal (RGCM) as required in Coast Guard Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.2E. A qualifying year will consist of 50 points rather than the normal 70 points. This modification will be in place from March 1, 2020, until a determined date in the future.