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Bill Leggett, a Coast Guard Vietnam veteran, poses for a photo during a tour given to Coast Guard Vietnam veterans from the Coast Guard Cutter Owasco at Coast Guard Air Station Washington, Nov. 5, 2021. A Lexington, Ky., native, Leggett is a former 3rd class boatswain's mate aboard the cutter and was one of several veterans who was presented with an official lapel pin commemorating their service and for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tara Molle-Carr/Released)

Nov. 9, 2021

17 Coast Guard Vietnam vets tour Coast Guard aviation units in D.C. area 

The U.S. Coast Guard recently welcomed 17 Vietnam veterans for unit tours of Air Station Washington

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Nov. 9, 2021

Coast Guard Marathon offering Veterans Day discount

Limited time discount for 15% off registration fee    

In December 2020 the Coast Guard announced a temporary change to the Coast Guard Supplemental to the Joint Travel Regulations (CGS-JTR) allowing members more flexibility when choosing a vehicle processing center (VPC) for the government funded shipment of their POV. This change was set to expire 31 December 2021. However, this policy has been extended another year, and approved to become a permanent addition to the CGS-JTR. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Casey J. Amdahl)

Nov. 8, 2021

Military members: More choices of how to ship your vehicle when transferring OCONUS  

Policy changes allow members to find a vehicle processing center that best suits their moving needs. 

The first forgiveness of student loan balances under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program goes into effect for government employees in October 2017. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

Nov. 8, 2021

Changes to federal program make it easier for more public servants to receive student loan forgiveness

Some borrowers will be eligible for immediate discharge of debt

Coast Guard Academy Fourth-Class Cadet Solomon Ashby recently discovered his Coast Guard heritage and legacy.

Nov. 5, 2021

ESPN's Veterans Day special features the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Legacy and tradition

Retired Vice Adm. Manson Brown shares mentoring lessons on National Mentoring Day

Nov. 5, 2021

Retired Vice Adm. Manson Brown shares mentoring lessons on National Mentoring Day  

The mentoring program launches its mobile app and program milestones 

Coast Guard SPARS marching in formation as part of Honolulu’s V-J (Victory over Japan) Day Parade. (Courtesy of family)

Nov. 5, 2021

The Long Blue Line: “Sooner Squadron”—First Native American Women to enlist in the Coast Guard 

At least six women from Oklahoma’s tribal nations served in the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Reserves

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for protecting our freedom and our liberty. Thank you #veterans.

Nov. 5, 2021

More than 230 years of service: Veterans Day reminds us of the sacrifices of those who have remained Semper Paratus 

Take time to learn more in ‘The Long Blue Line’ 

U.S. Army Spc. Emma E. Archut, 328th Military Police Company, dons her M50 gas mask during the stress shoot portion of the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 10, 2019. During this part of the competition, the five Soldiers, one Airman, and three NCOs will evaluated on high and low crawl, sled drag, medical evaluation, 9-line medical evacuation request, M249 machine gun breakdown, and an M9 pistol and M4 carbine tactical shoot. The Competition runs from April 8-11, 2019, with the top Soldier and NCO competing in the Region 1 Competition against National Guard Troops from the six New England states and New York. The Best Warrior Competition is an annual event, which tests their military skills and knowledge, as well as their physical fitness and endurance. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)

Nov. 5, 2021

Stress Management Strategies for Weight Loss

Learn how stress impacts your body based on your perceptions

Base Kodiak's Morale, Well-Being and Recreation staff are pictured in April 2020 during their monthly free ice cream giveaway for Coast Guard families. COVID protocols were in place to avoid close contact during the monthly giveaways in the spring and summer. The event was turned into an ice cream drive-through and 363 families were served.

Nov. 4, 2021

Creating programs for innovation and morale of Coast Guard families

2020 Morale, Well-Being and Recreation Unit Program of the Year Award winners announced