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Jan. 10, 2024
When Plans Change: Facing Medical Separation in the Coast Guard
Office of Member Advocacy is your lifeline when faced with medical separation challenges.
Dec. 29, 2023
The Long Blue Line: First U.S. transit of the Northwest Passage — 1957
All three cutters went down in history as the first American vessels to transit through the icy seas of the Northwest Passage and circumnavigate the North American continent.
Dec. 15, 2023
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of women serving in the Coast Guard!
Women have continued to play a major role in the United States Coast Guard, making incredible contributions to help shape the service and work towards a more inclusive workforce.
The Long Blue Line: Rescue and sacrifice — PBM-G5 #84738’s Korean War rescue 70 years ago
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the events that transpired in the Formosa Straits – we remember the courageous Coast Guard and Navy men who perished.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Long Blue Line: The loss of Morning Dew and genesis of Rescue 21
By harnessing state-of-the-market technology, Rescue 21 enables the Coast Guard to execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and efficiency.
Dec. 6, 2023
Commandant sets course for Coast Guard to improve accountability, transparency
Adm. Linda Fagan directs specific actions based on the Accountability and Transparency Review report.
Nov. 23, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Happy Thanksgiving! — The Tampa Trunk artifacts and legacy of the lost World War I cutter
Tampa’s brief, but illustrious, story is one of selfless service, valor, and ultimately human tragedy amidst the destruction of war. It was the nation’s single largest naval combat loss of World War I. Because of the Tampa Purple Heart Project, we now know more about its crew.
Nov. 17, 2023
The Long Blue Line: CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health science and law enforcement
After experiencing the pinnacle of personal fulfillment and becoming both a health services professional and an operational member of a TACLET, McGhee realized that the Coast Guard was full of opportunity, as long as he was willing to ask for it.
Nov. 13, 2023
Prior Coast Guard officers can apply to re-enter service
Coast Guard Recruiting Command’s prior trained military officer panel is open for officers who resigned their commissions.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Long Blue Line: Lest we forget — the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington Cemetery (Part 2)
The Coast Guard War Memorial represents valor, bravery, and ultimate sacrifice during a war unlike any other time. Lest we forget these men, the Coast Guard carries on its missions in their memory.