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Lt. Cmdr. Allice Gholson and Chief Culinary Specialist Lisa Densmore are the 2023 Women’s Leadership Award winners.

Sept. 11, 2023

Congratulations to the Women’s Leadership Award Winners

Congratulations to the two outstanding leaders in their field and in the Coast Guard’s diversity and inclusion efforts!

speaker at podium during CGA keynote event

April 19, 2022

Eclipse 2022: CGA's flagship diversity & inclusion event

After nearly 50 years, the CGA’s flagship diversity and inclusion event is stronger than ever

U.S. Coast Guard Fireman Apprentice Rashel Oramas observes the scenery from the flight deck of USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) while departing the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Dec. 9, 2021. Oramas, from Orlando, Florida, completed Coast Guard basic training on Oct. 8. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

Jan. 19, 2022

Unlock powerful D&I resources provided by the ILEAD Council

The community of practice site offers event listing, job aids, policies, and instructions in one place

Coast Guard officer trainees lead the Norfolk State University (NSU) alumni and military veterans on the field to await the Presentation of Colors at the First Responders and Military Appreciation Day/Senior Day football game, Nov. 20, 2021. Photo courtesy of NSU staff.

Dec. 9, 2021

New Officer Recruiting Corps., CGA graduate Andre M. Douglas enters astronaut program, New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Volleyball Athlete of the Year

The Coast Guard is making further strides in its Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan through creation of dedicated Officer Recruiting Corps. Over the next five years, the Coast Guard is projected to commission approximately 500 officers annually, over half of whom will come through non-Academy programs. To better access the richness of American

Nov. 19, 2021

Virtual Event: Native American Heritage Month Celebration

"Grounded in Tradition, Resilient in Spirit" with PaaWee Rivera, Senior Advisor to the White House Office if Intergovernmental Affairs & Director of Tribal Affairs

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelly Badal, a crew member of Coast Guard Communication Command, works on a computer inside a Coast Guard enhanced mobile incident command post (EMICP) in Bayonne, N.J., Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The EMICP provided a spacious and climate-controlled environment, voice and data connectivity as well as acted as the security command post during the papal visit and United Nations General Assembly in New York. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Iannazzo-Simmons)

Oct. 26, 2021

New D&I Foundations course

Diversity and Inclusion Foundations now available on the Coast Guard Learning Management System

Lt. Andre Jones-Butler, currently stationed at HC-27J Asset Project Office (APO) in Elizabeth City, N.C., winner of the Captain Edward R. Williams Coast Guard Award for Excellence in Diversity.

Oct. 25, 2021

Building inclusion through body armor, big-brother-big-sister volunteerism, flexibility for families

Diversity & Inclusion Program Awards highlight the variety of efforts underway at the individual level xThe Office of Diversity and Inclusion recognized three members Sept.15 who have demonstrated excellence in fostering healthy work environments where all personnel are empowered to contribute to the success of missions and the quality of life.