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Recruit graduation marks the first milestone achievement in an enlisted members' career. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Schell)

May 5, 2025

Transform your leadership skills by serving as a Recruit Company Commander

How you can become a better leader by shaping the next generation of Coasties.

Lt. Victoria Castleberry (left), Capt. Mark Kuperman (top), and Ms. Megan Johns Henry (bottom), are all photographed in a collage together. Each of them have recently finished a Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) program.

Oct. 1, 2024

Make innovative, impactful change while networking & growing your career

CHDS grads share how they transformed as leaders in and out of the classroom.

President Joe Biden greets White House Fellows Class of 2022-23 on August 29, 2023 in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Sept. 19, 2024

Applications are opening for the White House Fellows Program on Nov. 1

Join the info session on Sept. 23 to learn how you could represent the Coast Guard in the White House.

U.S. Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management & Disaster Response logo.

June 20, 2024

Eleven members earn Coast Guard Emergency Management Credential (CGEMC)

CGEMC recognizes highest levels of expertise and proficiency in Emergency Management.

A graphic with the words "National Leadership Day" with bold white print over a gradient orange and blue background

Feb. 20, 2024

Did you know? Eight free resources for leadership development

In honor of National Leadership Day, the Office of Leadership shares some of its favorite resources.

From left to right, Chief Petty Officer Brian Dove, Petty Officer 2nd Class Mason Couch, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Craig Bennett pose for a photo in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 24, 2023. MSD Dutch Harbor will soon be a stand-alone Marine Safety Unit (MSU) as a part to expand junior command opportunities to different communities. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.

Dec. 21, 2023

The Coast Guard increases junior officer command opportunities

More communities will have paths to earn a position as a unit commander earlier in their career.

Photo By Tina Epperson 2006

June 15, 2023

Officers: Calling all current & future aviators - OPM’s virtual roadshow on aviation assignments is for you!

This road show event is scheduled for June 21, 2 p.m. EDT

U.S. Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management & Disaster Response logo.

June 15, 2023

Boost your competitive edge with an Emergency Management Credential

CG-OEM’s credentialing program can help you reach your career goals

Photo By Tina Epperson 2006

June 5, 2023

CWOs – this roadshow is for you!

OPM’s 10th virtual roadshow July 12 at 2 pm EDT

A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag. Photo By Tina Epperson 2006

May 30, 2023

Officers: Join OPM’s virtual roadshow to learn about response assignments

This virtual road show is scheduled June 7, at 2 p.m. EDT

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