Jan. 21, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Joseph Monfred

Our Deckplate leader of the week is BMC Chief Petty Officer Joseph Monfred, a boatswains mate from from Maritime Force Protection Unit (MFPU) Kings Bay, Georgia!

Jan. 15, 2021

Solicitation: Spirit of Hope Award

Applications due by April 16.

Jan. 14, 2021

Solicitation: Marine Environmental Response Awards

Wallace Award nominations are due by March 2.

Jan. 14, 2021

Civilians supporting COVID-19 operations eligible for Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal

Civilians supporting COVID-19 operations eligible for Armed Forces Civilian Service MedalCivilian Coast Guard employees who supported COVID-19 operations may be eligible for the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM).  The Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM) was established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of the DoD

Jan. 14, 2021

Marine Safety is inspecting the workforce for the next Silver Ancient Trident      

The marine safety community is preparing to pass the silver trident to its next keeper. 

Jan. 8, 2021

Solicitation: Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman connect commands and Coast Guard families, and help families find critical services

Jan. 8, 2021

Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Public Affairs Awards

The Coast Guard wants to honor those who provide timely and accurate information so that the public, our legislators and the news media can understand our members' service and its impact.The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs is seeking nominations for two awards: Chief Journalist Alex Haley Award - named for the renowned author and Coast Guard

Jan. 8, 2021

Enlisted members: Are you the next Silver Ancient Trident?

Award honors enlisted members with the longest time in the Marine Safety program

Jan. 8, 2021

The Long Blue Line: So that others might live—Earl Cunningham’s final rescue

In the 1930s, before modern search and rescue systems like the Coast Guard’s Rescue 21 system and ubiquitous marine radios, Coast Guardsmen stood watch on the shore to watch for those in need.

Dec. 30, 2020

Coast Guard member receives new award from NASBLA

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) presented a new award to U.S. Coast Guard officer Lt. Derek Wallin in Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2020.