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From left to right, Chief Petty Officer Brian Dove, Petty Officer 2nd Class Mason Couch, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Craig Bennett pose for a photo in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 24, 2023. MSD Dutch Harbor will soon be a stand-alone Marine Safety Unit (MSU) as a part to expand junior command opportunities to different communities. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.

Dec. 21, 2023

The Coast Guard increases junior officer command opportunities

More communities will have paths to earn a position as a unit commander earlier in their career.

Marine Safety Unit Chicago partnered with the Chicago Harbor Safety Committee and Illinois Department of Natural Resources this summer to develop and publish a passenger safety tool, Research Before Renting, for the public and Coast Guard boarding officers (BOs) at ports with chartered passenger vessels.

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago’s new tool aids passengers — and boarding officers

“Research Before Renting” campaign promotes more informed and safer charter practices.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Slappey of Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) prepares to present a symbolic Christmas tree at Chicago's Navy Pier during the 23rd annual Christmas Ship ceremony Dec. 3, 2022.

Dec. 29, 2022

Chicago's Christmas Ship returns

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw delivered 1,200 trees to Chicago-area families in need.

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