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U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle crewmembers and Coast Guard Academy officer candidates celebrate a job well done while navigating on the bridge of the Eagle Sept. 17, 2012. Officer candidates from the Academy spend two weeks of their 17-week training aboard Eagle to improve their seamanship, teamwork and leadership skills. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)

Jan. 25, 2023

Coast Guard launches critically trained officers program

An active duty officer with critical skills may recommission as a reserve officer at a higher paygrade without going before a promotion board

Members of the Incident Command Post for Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur participate in a briefing in Tyler, Texas, August 27, 2020, several hours after Hurricane Laura made landfall. The team is primarily focused on reconstituting the maritime transportation system and addressing any maritime pollution concerns. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Christie Hamilton)

May 4, 2021

Reservists help revolutionize ICS courses with new training methods

Readiness means qualification, and qualification means training.

Coast Guard officer cover insignia

April 30, 2021

Reserve OERs in a nutshell

Here are some tips regarding the officer evaluation system

Jan. 14, 2021

Solicitation: Marine Environmental Response Awards

Wallace Award nominations are due by March 2.

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