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A Coast Guard Officer's hat, sword, gloves and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Feb. 21, 2024

Career questions? Don’t miss next OPM Roadshow on May 8th!

Promotions, panels, assignments, and more are all topics at OPM’s virtual Q&A sessions. The full season’s schedule is available now!

A graphic with the words "National Leadership Day" with bold white print over a gradient orange and blue background

Feb. 20, 2024

Did you know? Eight free resources for leadership development

In honor of National Leadership Day, the Office of Leadership shares some of its favorite resources.

In continuance of the Black History Month celebrations, join the Coast Guard at the second installment of African Americans and the Arts. The event will be held at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 22, 2024 1300 EST.

Feb. 16, 2024

Black History Month: The celebration continues!

Join the Coast Guard on February 22 for the second instillation of African Americans and the Arts.

A rare vintage painting of the all-African American crew of the Pea Island Life-Saving Service Station, circa 1896. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 16, 2024

Lewis Wescott—the lost grave of a heroic Pea Island lifesaver

A discovery uncovers the whereabouts of a Pea Island Keeper, one whose last resting place was lost for more than 70 years.

A photo of a 3D printer at the Technology Room located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Feb. 12, 2024

The Coast Guard's 3D printing success

Engineering the future: Inside the collaborative effort to maintain nautical navigation.

A photo of two Coast Guard members, one officer, and one enlisted, in front of a world map, holding paperwork and in the action of going over the contents contained within the documents.

Feb. 9, 2024

Navigating the official passport application process 

The USCG Passport and Visa Program is your one stop shop for questions regarding special issuance passport and visa applications.

Take a quick survey to inform health resource decisions.

Feb. 8, 2024

Let’s talk about your behavioral health

The Coast Guard, Department of Defense, launch the Health Related Behaviors Survey seeking your candid input.

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Open Season 2024

Feb. 7, 2024

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships 2024 Open Season is here!

Application window is February 1 through April 1. Find out how to apply!

Lt. Andre Jones Butler with Coast Guard Vice Admiral (ret.) Manson Brown and Ms. Barbara Ward, Co-Chair, NAACP Armed Services & Veterans Affairs Committee, at the NAACP National Convention awards ceremony, Boston, MA.

Feb. 7, 2024

Lt. Andre Jones Butler - Shaping success through civil rights and mentorship

Embodying Coast Guard’s core values, Lt. Andre Jones Butler was the 2023 recipient of NAACPs Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award!

Coast Guard Core Values

Feb. 6, 2024

Strengthening Coast Guard culture

The Coast Guard establishes an Enterprise Victim Advocate, encourages reporting by removing barriers, and more to address sexual assault and harassment in the Service.