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March 5, 2025

Military members no longer reimbursed for travel or granted administrative leave to obtain an abortion

Coast Guard enforces Hyde Amendment in response to Presidential executive order, limits granting of administrative leave.

Presidential Executive Order and DHS Directive opens path for rejoining the Service.

Feb. 27, 2025

Coast Guard reinstates COVID-19 discharged servicemembers

Presidential Executive Order and DHS Directive opens path for rejoining the Service.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Reminder: Tricare’s patient portal sunsets in April

Verify all of your records have been downloaded and transferred to MHS Genesis by April 1, 2025.

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Feb. 13, 2025

Unlock your potential with MIT Seminar XXI

The elite program can supercharge your career.

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

Feb. 11, 2025

Announcing the 2025 OPM virtual roadshows!

The online weekly sessions are scheduled for Feb. 28 - May 28, 2025.

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Feb. 11, 2025

How to manage stress in times of uncertainty

Resources for the Coast Guard workforce.

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) transits inbound Dutch Harbor while on patrol in the Gulf of Alaska. As the only major cutter homeported in Alaska, Alex Haley’s primary missions are search and rescue, international/domestic fisheries enforcement, and homeland defense. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Lt. j.g. John Walsh)

Jan. 31, 2025

We asked – You delivered! Part Three

Here’s the last compilation of creative New Year’s Logs.

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Jan. 30, 2025

Defense Health Agency extends payment deadline for select TRICARE premium-based plans

Learn if your plan qualifies for the extension.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) transits near the Singapore Straits, Feb. 29, 2024. The Bertholf is a 418-foot National Security Cutter currently deployed to the Indo-Pacific region under the tactical control of U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)

Jan. 29, 2025

We asked – You delivered! Part Two

Here’s the second compilation of creative 2025 New Year’s Logs.

The Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits Glacier Bay, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2024, while patrolling the region. Stratton’s crew returned to its homeport in Alameda, Calif., on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.

Jan. 27, 2025

We asked – You delivered!

Here’s the first compilation of creative New Year’s Logs.