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Bronze sculpture of Richard Etheridge showing him later in life as Keeper of the Pea Island Life-Saving Service Station. (U.S. Coast Guard)

June 16, 2023

The Long Blue Line: 'To Never Halt or Falter'

Juneteenth witness Richard Etheridge’s service in the Battle of New Market Heights.

Capt. Marcus Canady, commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Houston holds his 2021 Blacks in Government Military Meritorious Service Award certificate on Nov. 8, 2021, at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Capt. Marcus Canady.

Nov. 17, 2021

Blacks in Government surprises Air Station Houston’s commanding officer Meritorious Service Award  

Commanding officer recognized for recruiting, mentoring, affinity group, educational contributions

Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Blacks In Government (BIG) Meritorious Service Award. The BIG Meritorious Service Award recognizes personnel whose attributes best epitomize the Coast Guard Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

April 13, 2021

Solicitation for nominees for the 2021 Blacks In Government (BIG) Meritorious Service Award. 

Nominees are now being accepted for the 2021 BIG awards