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Nov. 30, 2023

New Healthcare Video Connect allows you to meet with assigned healthcare provider via livestream

This new application facilitates improved access for patients with busy schedules, or routine care that does not require an in-person visit.

Sept. 1, 2023

U.S. Department of Homeland Security recognizes employees at award ceremony hosted by Coast Guard Base Boston

The DHS Secretary’s Awards are an annual program that recognizes the extraordinary individual and collective achievements of the workforce.

May 18, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Award Winners

Recipients pioneered solutions that improve Coast Guard operations and service readiness – just like the legendary Coast Guard innovator whose “chain stopper” dramatically improved the safety of buoy tending operations and for whom these awards are named.

Feb. 28, 2023

Coast Guard tests high-tech hearing protection 

Marine inspectors testing electronic earbuds that block damaging noise, but let you communicate.

Feb. 24, 2023

Commandant unveils first-ever Coast Guard Climate Framework 

A new strategy for the service to tackle climate change.

March 14, 2022

Cutter Polar Star enjoys farm to galley produce, grown in the hangar

Experimental hydroponic garden on heavy icebreaker becomes new source of fresh vegetables at sea

May 27, 2021

The Top Six Coast Guard Innovations of 2020

Great ideas from around the Coast Guard are recognized at the Thomsen Innovation Awards

April 8, 2021

Event: Small businesses pitch innovative tech ideas

The DHS Small Business Innovation Research Program fosters new processes, products and technologies that support DHS missions

April 6, 2021

Cuttermen: New tech will make it easier to track traffickers

The Coast Guard is working on some major updates to SeaWatch, the situational awareness command and control system on most white hulls.

Feb. 12, 2021

Civilians getting a new performance management system 

Rollout begins this spring. All GS employees will get access by April 2022.