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The Health and Wellness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., offers portion control plates to assist in healthier eating practices. Each meal should include protein, vegetables, fruits and a grain, with each serving approximately the size of a fist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Paerschke-O'Brien/Released)

Aug. 31, 2022

A healthy diet leads to a healthy lifestyle throughout the year

Here are some healthy eating tips, and join CHAMP dietitians discussing healthy diets for members during today's Wellness Wednesday.

Official photograph of Chief Canine Sinbad featuring the Coast Guard crest in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 26, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Chief Canine Sinbad—the Coast Guard’s Four-Legged Sailor

Life of a cutter dog.

Aug. 10, 2022

How you can help prevent suicide and support mental health

Apply by Friday, Aug. 12 for important new trainings

Rosalen H. Becker, U.S. Coast Guard veteran and trailblazer for women's equality, poses for an undated photo. At the height of World War II, Becker volunteered for the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve, known as Semper Paratus Always Ready or SPARs, where she became the first woman in the radio technician rating and ultimately advanced to radio technician 2nd class. (Photo courtesy of James P. Becker)

July 15, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Remembering a trailblazer: family reflects on SPAR’s legacy of service

Remembering a Coast Guard trailblazer

The Coast Guard 2021 enlisted persons of the year

July 7, 2022

New qualification insignias will acknowledge members’ specialty accomplishments

More professional communities - including civilians - will soon be able to earn qualification insignia

Coast Guard recruiting staff pose for a picture at the Los Angeles recruiting office June 14, 2017. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

June 30, 2022

The Coast Guard Recruiting Liaison Program is in full swing

Recruiting Liaisons are assisting with outreach and engagement strategies within their local units.

June 24, 2022

Uniformed members transitioning to new electronic military record system

Here’s what you need to know for the upcoming iPERMS rollout

June 22, 2022

2022 Federal Asian Pacific American Council Uniformed Services Award announced

Port State Control Division Branch Chief Lt. Maria Villanueva is the Coast Guard’s recipient of the 2022 Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Uniformed Services Award

This year’s Ball is scheduled be held at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md., Aug. 27th. Courtesy photo.

June 10, 2022

The Coast Guard Ball is back!

Get your tickets now for the service’s beloved annual tradition

Official Coast Guard photograph of Seaman First Class Fletcher Burton in dress blues. (U.S. Coast Guard)

May 30, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Seaman First Class Fletch Burton—he went in harm’s way so others might live free

Memorial Day we remember those who gave all.