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An orange sun on the horizon of a blue ocean with small black birds flying over the sun and a black bar on the bottom of the photo that says "Community Healing Event."

Nov. 6, 2023

CGA Alumni Association hosts community healing event Nov. 14-15

The event creates a safe space for CGA alumni and allies to foster transparency about the ongoing response to the Fouled Anchor report and provide resources to survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

Two Damage Controlman (DC) A-school students demonstrate proper firefighting techniques in a simulated galley fire at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown on July 15. DCs, along with boatswain’s mates and gunner’s mates are participating in a Vested Crewmember beta test where graduating recruits fill a petty officer third class billet prior to A-School and return to that unit for upon becoming rated. (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Chief Damage Controlman Steve Brochu.)

Oct. 11, 2023

Coast Guard streamlines guaranteed A-school process

EPM beta-tests the Vested Crewmember program by assigning members with guaranteed A-school to a petty officer third class position in their future rating.

his October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month reemphasizes the fact that all members deserve personal relationships free from abuse and violence.

Oct. 2, 2023

Uniting against domestic abuse

This October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month reemphasizes the fact that all members deserve personal relationships free from abuse and violence.

Members moving after Sept. 30 should work with their commands and Personnel & Admin shop to arrange the move.

Sept. 25, 2023

PCS Assist Team ends Sept. 30

The Coast Guard’s seven-member Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Assist Team will wrap up on Sept. 30.

You now have until Dec. 1, 2023 to submit your application.

Sept. 15, 2023

Coast Guard Foundation extends season for Spouse Grants

You now have until Dec. 1, 2023 to submit your application.

Master Chief Petty Officer Jeremy DeMello, the Coast Guard Atlantic Area command master chief, speaks with USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) crewmembers, Sept. 12, 2022, off the coast of Key West, Florida. DeMello embarked the Mohawk for their inbound transit to homeport after a 92-day AFRICOM deployment. (U.S. Coast guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Fontenette)

Sept. 8, 2023

Introducing a new resource for leaders to ensure care of members

The new Coast Guard Behavioral Health (BH) Playbook will assist you as leaders and supervisors to prevent, mitigate, and address behavioral health concerns within your commands.

In some parts of our Coast Guard, there is a disconnect between the workplace experience we talk about, and the experience our people are actually having. The Operation Fouled Anchor investigation revealed clear evidence of that in the Coast Guard Academy’s past. But today the dissonance is present in other parts of the Service, and it is revealed not only by reports of sexual assault, but by instances of harassment, bullying, retaliation, and other inappropriate behavior.

Aug. 11, 2023

Accountability and Transparency Review to ensure a culture where everyone is safe and valued

“Eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment in our Service is everyone's responsibility,” said Rear Adm. Miriam Lafferty.

When disaster strikes, CGMA's initial objective is to quickly provide emergency assistance for evacuation and cash needed to meet basic living expenses such as food, shelter and clothing.

July 13, 2023

Know where to turn

Natural disaster resources are here for you and your family.

April 2, 2021

All Hands Briefer: This week's top news

Ladies and Gentlemen,Below, please find the weekly All Hands Briefer (AHB), which provides key announcements and updates from this week. Have a great weekend!Top News Care, Inform, Ask: new resource to respond to victims of assault National virtual event: "Bring Your Children to OUR Work Day" New column! Frontline Focus Another new column! Bravo

Feb. 9, 2021

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