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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.

Aug. 14, 2023

Coast Guard announces Return to Service Team initiative

Campaign supports members separated due to COVID-19 vaccination status

Petty Officer Cameron Guest ceremonially dispenses the first prescription from the re-opened pharmacy to Capt. Dan Rogers, commander of Base New Orleans. The CG is reopening six pharmacies this year to meet the growing demand for CG services by improving how we support our personnel and their families. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Suzette Arazia.)

July 6, 2023

CG to reopen six pharmacies, expand access

Over 35% increase in the number of open pharmacies expands care options.

Chickasha, Okla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Caleb Gaudian, assigned to the Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, verifies steady vaccination refrigeration temperatures, during a site visit in Chickasha, Okla., Feb. 10, 2021. The Coast Guard's National Strike Force teams deployed to Oklahoma in support of efforts organized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, and state, territorial, tribal health officials that support national goals for COVID-19 health and safety and vaccine distribution. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Edward Goff.

June 20, 2023

Connect directly with communicable disease experts through new site

New CG-OEM-2 resource offers information, guidance to keep you ready and safe.

Members from Coast Guard District Seven staff stretch at Brickell Key Park in Miami Jan. 13, 2011 after a one-mile-and-a-half run as part of the Coast Guard Seventh District Resolution Challenge. The challenge is designed around the Coast Guard physical fitness test, which requires push-ups and sit-ups in one minute and a one-mile-and-a-half run. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sabrina Elgammal.

March 9, 2022

If weight loss is your goal, accountability may be a phone call away

CG SUPRT offers 13 free health coaching calls per year for each unique health coaching topic to eligible members and their dependents

Chief Petty Officer Maureen Potratz, a member of the Coast Guard Base Rockmore-King Clinic staff, receives a COVID-19 vaccination shot by Petty Officer 2nd Class Qarina Orlowski, in Kodiak, Alaska, on Jan. 8, 2021. Coast Guard 17th District personnel are working diligently to vaccinate servicemembers to combat the spread of COVID-19. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Capt. Charles Truncale.

Feb. 1, 2022

Getting up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccine

Boosted means updated on vaccines

MWR Sports and Fitness program specialist Anthony Leon demonstrates some easy-to-follow exercises Feb. 16, in a regular series of videos. Photo by Eliza Cantrell

Jan. 28, 2022

Total Force Wellness Column: Guidelines to progress your physical training over time

Here are some tips to resistance training safely

Lt. Cmdr. Michael Carr (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Regina Caffery (right) are pictured during the "go-live" effort to deploy MHS GENESIS at Base New Orleans, Nov. 8, 2021. The Atlantic Area clinics and sickbays all began launching Nov. 6. Both Carr and Caffery are part of the “Pay it Forward” Program and traveled from a Pacific Area site, Sector Columbia River, to help. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Megan Long.

Nov. 12, 2021

LANT Area Members: it’s your turn to receive your electronic health record

MHS GENESIS is live. Here’s what to expect.

May 21, 2021

Coast Guard dependent vaccination update

Now is a great time to get vaccinated and get back to enjoying life without a mask!

May 14, 2021

Coast Guard updates mask guidance for vaccinated personnel

It is recommended you get vaccinated as soon as possible.