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Color engraving of the Battle of Lake Erie by Murray Draper and Company, circa 1813. (Naval History and Heritage Command)

April 12, 2024

Dobbins and Knapp — Frontier mariners, naval officers, and Revenue Cutter masters

The revolving-door saga of Dobbins versus Knapp ... a pendulum of political spoils.

U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Arsene Katumbayi graduates from U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May during a ceremony, Sept. 15, 2023 –as a new fleet member and a naturalized citizen. In conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Coast Guard allows eligible residents to become naturalized citizens after successful completion of boot camp by conducting applicable interviews and screenings during training, meeting with the Staff Judge Advocate, and passing their citizenship test. Cape May is one of four training centers now authorized to certify honorable service for members’ citizenship applications. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Schell)

April 11, 2024

New: Coast Guard streamlines naturalization services for Coast Guard recruits, reservists, and active-duty members

Four TRACENS now authorized to certify honorable service for members seeking U.S. citizenship.

A photo of a coast guard member holding up their child and the text enticing readers to visit militarychildcare.com to facilitate getting child care.

April 10, 2024

Finding childcare just got easier

Coast Guard childcare is now offered through militarychildcare.com.

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April 10, 2024

How to access your Coast Guard military records

New electronic system streamlines access for members and the Veteran Affairs Office.

April 9, 2024

CDC updates guidance for respiratory viral illnesses to include COVID

If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and social distance. For severe cases, contact your clinic or doctor.

Graphic to inform readers about the Rating Force Master Chiefs AMA on April 17th.

April 9, 2024

Got questions on how the Cyber Executive Order will affect you?

CMS, MST, and IS RFMCs will host an Ask Me Anything to help explain the impacts.

American Library Association’s National Library Week 2024

April 8, 2024

Ready! Set! Research!

It’s National Library Week. Celebrate by visiting your local library or by participating in one of the many information sharing events happening this week!

April 8, 2024

Coast Guard honors Denim Day

Stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors on April 24 by wearing denim.

April 5, 2024

406 Day 2024: Celebrating over 50,000 lives saved

The Coast Guard celebrates 406 Day, April 6th, alongside our Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) partners - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Air Force.