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Point Fire burning actively on the west side of Lake Merlo, Sunday, June 16th 2024. (Photo Credit: Kent Porter, Press Democrat)

July 10, 2024

Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma trains fire crews to fight California wildfires

Wildfire season has started, and Coast Guard fire responders are ready.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiden Cook, a marine enforcement specialist, takes aim on the rifle course during the first day of the DHS Invitational in Cheltenham, Maryland on June 12, 2024. Cook was one of a team of four Coast Guard marksman from Houston MSST who competed at the two-day shooting event.

July 9, 2024

Four Coast Guard marksmen take part in DHS firearms competition

Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) from Houston gets a shot at glory and some hard training.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

July 2, 2024

Top 9 things you need to know about getting care through the Veterans Affairs

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

A Coast Guard small boat crew assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute (WMEC 620) gets underway in the North Caribbean Sea, July 15, 2023, Resolute was deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force Southeast and Operation Vigilant Sentry to conduct migrant interdiction, deterrence, and maritime safety and security missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Deal)

July 2, 2024

Coast Guard building better system to get operational decisionmakers the data they need

Project Minerva to improve Maritime Domain Awareness and accelerate ability to act.

3 quick ways to find out about your new location

July 1, 2024

PCS 101: 3 quick ways to find out about your new location

There’s still time to gather more information.

Portrait of Rear Adm. Jeffrey Randall. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 26, 2024

Learn how the Coast Guard PIE program builds morale, strengthens community partnerships

Rear Adm. Jeffrey Randall shares his experiences with the Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education Program

Coast Guard academy graduates don personal protective equipment (PPE) during Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) training (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Brock Gross).

June 25, 2024

Coast Guard Academy graduates receive weapons of mass destruction training

Training is the first line of defense.

U.S. Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management & Disaster Response logo.

June 20, 2024

Eleven members earn Coast Guard Emergency Management Credential (CGEMC)

CGEMC recognizes highest levels of expertise and proficiency in Emergency Management.

Strengthening Service Culture

June 18, 2024

Coast Guard answers questions the workforce may have after the Commandant’s recent testimony

Key topics addressed include forward progress on the Commandant’s Directed Actions, support for victims, and the DHS Office of the Inspector General investigation.

Coast Guard Human Resources logo.

June 13, 2024

Federal Flexible Spending Account Program enrollment on hold

While actions are taken to mitigate fraud, enrollment features will be temporarily disabled.

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