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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.

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.

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.

Feb. 14, 2023

Managers and supervisors: Here are the do’s and don’ts of retaliation

What to do and what not to do if a EEO complaint is filed against you as a manager or supervisor.

Feb. 7, 2023

Chilling effect and its retaliation impacts

The Coast Guard's Anti-Retaliation campaign continues with the "chilling effect."

Lt. Orly Naum, the assistant engineering officer, at Aviation Training Center (ATC), Mobile Alabama, is the Coast Guard’s recipient of the Federally Employed Women (FEW) 2022 Military Meritorious Service Award.

Aug. 26, 2022

Congratulation to the Coast Guard's 2022 Military Meritorious Service Award recipients

Bravo Zulu to Lt. Orly Naum and other women in leadership.

Jamille Bigio is the senior coordinator for Gender and Women’s Empowerment at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in which she works tirelessly for gender equality, national security, and global prosperity.

Aug. 23, 2022

WATCH: Women’s Equality Day observance, featuring Jamille Bigio.

Senior coordinator for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment shares her story with the Coast Guard workforce.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Block, a gunner’s mate, helps take in lines connecting Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) to shore power as the ship gets ready to depart for final sea trials Aug. 11, 2019.

June 14, 2022

Special assignments with lasting impact

Equal Opportunity Advisors opt to go "out of specialty" to support the Civil Rights program