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Portrait photo of Cmdr. Roberto Concepcion, the 2024 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award recipient. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 13, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award recipient, Cmdr. Roberto Concepcion!

Concepcion is recognized for his achievement in recruiting and retention efforts in government for under-represented groups across the Coast Guard workforce.

Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance

May 8, 2024

Coast Guard to host Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance on May 8

Members can attend the event in person, or view/call-in to the event on Teams.

A logo for the United States Coast Guard Civil Rights department.

April 26, 2024

Coast Guard study will help mitigate unnecessary career barriers

Annual Barrier Analysis focuses on issues causing racial, gender, and other demographic discrepancies for the civilian workforce.

Lt. Andre Jones Butler with Coast Guard Vice Admiral (ret.) Manson Brown and Ms. Barbara Ward, Co-Chair, NAACP Armed Services & Veterans Affairs Committee, at the NAACP National Convention awards ceremony, Boston, MA.

Feb. 7, 2024

Lt. Andre Jones Butler - Shaping success through civil rights and mentorship

Embodying Coast Guard’s core values, Lt. Andre Jones Butler was the 2023 recipient of NAACPs Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award!

Every year the Coast Guard participates in national civil rights awards programs to enable you to recognize and celebrate your coworkers and their contributions to civil rights and equal opportunity. In 2024, you can recognize and celebrate your coworkers by nominating them for any of the following awards.

Jan. 19, 2024

Recognize, celebrate your coworker’s contributions to Civil Rights

Between January and May, ALCOASTS soliciting nominations for each award will be posted on the Civil Rights Directorate Civil Rights Award Program webpage.

The DEOCS assesses command climate in sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other harmful behaviors. The survey will assist in identifying high-risk units and implementing plans to counter harmful behaviors.

Nov. 29, 2023

Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) is now an annual requirement

Coast Guard units, directorates, and offices with at least 16 members must complete a DEOCS by Jan. 31, 2024.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Murphy, an avionics electrical technician at Coast Guard Air Station Houston, interacts with community members at a Girls in Aviation event at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston, Texas, Sept. 23, 2022. Air Station Houston personnel provided a static helicopter display and talked with girls about aviation career opportunities in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki)

July 26, 2023

Understanding and addressing social climate incidents in the Coast Guard

What is a social climate incident and what can I do if faced with one?

This desegregation article series is dedicated to the all-African American crews of the Coast Guard’s Pea Island Lifeboat Station located in North Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard)

July 26, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Part III “When I say Americans, I mean all Americans!” — Segregation’s take-down by President Harry Truman

Denial of employment and promotion, and separate dining and restroom facilities often characterized the experience and limited upward mobility for African American workers.

USCG pride celebration 2023 graphic

June 12, 2023

Coast Guard celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month on June 22

You’re invited to join the Coast Guard’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month event. The theme is Voices for Change: Advocating for Inclusivity.

Civil Rights logo

April 4, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard introduces Sign Language View in Microsoft Teams

The “Sign Language View” capability is now available on Microsoft Teams.