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Petty Officer 2nd Class Liam Coleman, a boatswain's mate assigned to Coast Guard Station Destin, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabe Waldrop, a machinery technician assigned to Station Destin, participate in tow training near Destin, Florida on June 23, 2022. Station Destin personnel performed tow training in the weeks prior to Fourth of July weekend. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Wisdom)

Aug. 23, 2023

Brilliant at the basics: Full tours at first rated assignment

Some petty officers in their first job out of A-school will no longer be considered tour complete upon advancement.

Mr. Mike Emerson, director of marine transportation systems, meets with Todd Muehlenbeck, acting deputy director of marine transportation systems on detail from Customers & Border Patrol, during a mentoring session at Coast Guard headquarters.

Aug. 21, 2023

Civilian supervisors’ annual leadership development requirements

Here are some ways to meet the October deadline

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Logan Venero, a qualified coxswain at Station Islamorada, controls the throttles of a 45-foot response boat-medium, here, March 2, 2023. Venero excels in boat driving and was recently awarded the 2021 Cdr. Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Abban)

Aug. 17, 2023

Training Center Yorktown modernizes learning through new Coxswain Core Course

New course delivers “best-in-class” training, reflecting CG’s commitment to a Total Ready Workforce

2023 USCG Organizational Assessment Survey now open until Nov. 10.

Aug. 16, 2023

Let your voice be heard - 2023 USCG Organizational Assessment Survey now open

Taking survey helps improve Coast Guard personnel experience.

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Aug. 15, 2023

Defense Services Division can assist servicemembers facing disciplinary proceedings or adverse administrative actions

Need legal advice? We can help.

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Aug. 14, 2023

Coast Guard announces Return to Service Team initiative

Campaign supports members separated due to COVID-19 vaccination status

United States Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay ensures participant safety during the 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo courtesy of Kurt Lentsch)

Aug. 10, 2023

An icebreaker’s summer break on the Great Lakes

Cutter crew, auxiliarists and Academy cadets enhance skillsets and camaraderie during fair weather months.

Marine Safety Unit Chicago partnered with the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee and Illinois Department of Natural Resources this summer to develop and publish a passenger safety tool, Research Before Renting, for the public and Coast Guard boarding officers (BOs) at ports with chartered passenger vessels.

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago’s new tool aids passengers — and boarding officers

“Research Before Renting” campaign promotes more informed and safer charter practices.

The Coast Guard Foundation will award eight $1,000 scholarships to enlisted Coast Guard reservists or their eligible dependents.

Aug. 7, 2023

Coast Guard Foundation announces scholarships for reservists, dependents

Reservists: Apply by Aug. 15 for your chance to earn a scholarship for you or your family.

Color photograph of the author, then Lt. Wayne Wheeler, on the bridge of Ironwood (WLB-297) in its home waters of Alaska. (Courtesy of the author)

Aug. 7, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The Ironwood—wartime ATON in Vietnam

"Back then it was less expensive to repair a ship in Japan than in a U.S. shipyard."

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