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Master Chief Petty Officer Aaron Turbett and then-recruit Jackson Midgett get ready for a running workout at the Coast Guard base in Elizabeth City, North Carolina in August 2022. Midgett spent eight weeks training with Turbett to meet boot camp fitness standards.

Jan. 18, 2023

How a Coast Guard recruiting liaison helped the service gain a new member  

When Jackson Midgett struggled to get fit for boot camp, Master Chief Petty Officer Aaron Turbett got creative and stepped in.

The 2022 Coast Guard Spouse of the Year, Abbi McCracken, (pictured fourth from the left) stands with other military spouses and friends at an Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year event held in May 2022. Pictured from left to right are: Heba Abdelaal, Vincent Toth, Monica Bassett, Abbi McCracken, Sarah Streyder and Cindy Donivan Meili. (USCG photo)

Jan. 17, 2023

Get your nominations in now for Coast Guard Spouse of the Year 

Nominations are open for the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year until Jan. 27.

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Jan. 17, 2023

Coast Guard begins Anti-Retaliation Campaign from Jan. 17-March 1

Understanding what retaliation is 

Senior Chief Petty Officer Richard Dixon photographed in his dress blues in Oregon. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Jan. 13, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Senior Chief Richard Dixon—heavy-weather coxswain during powerful Fourth of July

Two notable rescues in the same weekend

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Jan. 12, 2023

Files on command drives must be transferred to DoD365

They will become read-only on Feb. 1 and go offline on May 1

A U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet, a member of the Academy's cyber team looks at his computer while participating in the National Security Agency's (NSA) annual cyber exercise (NCX), here, Mar. 31, 2022. The Academy's cyber team won third place out of 12 total teams. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

Jan. 11, 2023

OPSEC Awareness Month spotlights need for operations  security

Annual reports are due by Feb. 9

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Jan. 10, 2023

Don’t miss these updates to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program

The opt-out timeline has been extended.

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Jan. 10, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard is helping engage youth in marine environment protection through student art contest

NAMEPA Student Art Contest open now until April 1 for students K-12 grade.

United States Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Miami, training at Homestead ARB

Jan. 9, 2023

FSMS Update: Better performance, security, and speedier help on the way  

Software upgrade, revamped help desk to improve user experience with Coast Guard financial system.

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Jan. 9, 2023

Members, civilians: There's still time to nominate an inspiring leader 

Just being nominated can make a difference in one’s career.

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