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The Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) crew approaches a Dominican Republic Navy vessel Aldebaran (GC-104) crew in the Caribbean Sea during a 30-day patrol Feb. 11, 2022. The Valiant crew transferred migrants to the Aldebaran crew for repatriation. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Feb. 17, 2022

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard Cutter Valiant returns home after 30-day patrol, and more

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant returns home after 30-day patrol; Coast Guard interdicts lancha crew observed illegally fishing US waters; oast Guard Cutter visit highlights partnership with Fiji to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing; Coast Guard rescues 2 from sinking vessel near Sitka, Alaska 

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Lauren Kowalski, assistant operations officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10), stands in front of the Polar Star during ice liberty as the cutter transits toward Antartica, Jan. 7, 2022. Kowalski is the recipient of the Hopley Yeaton Superior Cutterman of the Year Award and was selected for her efforts in the ice pilot program, which saw her deploy aboard several U.S. Coast Guard and Royal British Navy icebreakers. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diolanda Caballero)

Feb. 14, 2022

Combining a passion of science with a career of ice breaking 

How one junior officer is keeping science at the helm of her career. 

John and Carol Witherspoon pose for a photograph near the conclusion of the captain’s distinguished career. (Courtesy of the Mariners’ Museum)

Feb. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: John Gordon Witherspoon—leader, mentor, minority trailblazer, and cutter namesake!

“Learn, think, then act” a mantra for excellence 

Crewmembers from Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay and emergency workers embark a patient being medevaced from Mackinac Island, Mich. February 7, 2022. The ship diverted from its icebreaking mission on the St. Marys RIver to take on the case. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Feb. 10, 2022

Frontline Focus: Coast Guard icebreaker medevacs woman from icebound Mackinac Island, Michigan, and more.  

Coast Guard icebreaker medevacs woman from icebound Mackinac Island, Michigan; Nation's sole heavy icebreaker arrives in Antarctica; Coast Guard rescues 18 from ice floe in Lake Erie; and Members of Coast Guard port security unit return home after nine-month deployment. 

Coast Guard veteran in bright orange sweater stands in the center of uniformed Coast Guard members, receiving an award

Feb. 9, 2022

WWII veteran Lois “Coast Guard Lady” Bouton remembered by her shipmates

The former SPAR was a confidant, pen-pal and mentor to the Coast Guard community

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Feb. 8, 2022

ALCGPSC 023/22: PY22 ADPL CWO Appointment Board preboard eligibility list

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Feb. 8, 2022

ALCGPSC 022/22: PY22 ADPL CWO Appointment Board updated guidance on preparing the OER and resume for primary and alternate candidates

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Feb. 7, 2022

ALCGPSC 020/22 - PY22 Reserve Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) selection board results

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Feb. 7, 2022

ALCGPSC 018/22: PY22 ADPL November LTJG Selection Board Results

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Feb. 7, 2022

ALCGPSC 021/22: Invitation to participate in the 2022 Men's Interservice Rugby Tournament

Participation in the May 20-22 event is open to all male active-duty members and reservists. Rugby experience preferred but not required.