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Faded photograph of double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch wearing his U.S. Lighthouse keeper’s uniform with the Gold Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 19, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, FRC namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch, Part II. 

His story begins on a dark and stormy night, with harbor tugs losing control of a lumber-laden schooner with civilians aboard.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kris Kornegay-Gober, a reserve member of Sector Maryland, recently competed in a U.S. pre-Olympic trial event where he came in fourth in the high jump with a jump of 6’8” against a talented field. Kornegay-Gober, a Washington, D.C., native, is training with hopes of making the U.S. Olympic Team for this summer’s Games in Tokyo.

March 18, 2021

Coast Guard Yard reservist trains for summer Olympics in Tokyo

“MST3 was part of a group of reservists that responded to a call for help when the pandemic first hit.”

Color picture of a Gold Lifesaving Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 18, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, cutter namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch

Part I. His Gold Medal as Surfman

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.

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.

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.  

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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