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A graphic depicting the Coast Guard Core Values.

Oct. 22, 2024

What do our Core Values mean in everyday life?

We need YOUR help to create clear, modern definitions of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)

Oct. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance seeks new volunteers

The deadline for board member applications is Jan. 13, 2025.

Coast Guard expands Critical Housing Area (CHA) policy to include more members as shortages persist.

Oct. 10, 2024

Coast Guard expands Critical Housing Area (CHA) policy to include more members as shortages persist

Unaccompanied members, and all members assigned to a location subsequently designated a CHA, can now request benefits.

Members of Port Security Unit 301from Cape Cod, Mass., and deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, escort the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis in the waters of Guantanamo Bay.

Oct. 9, 2024

Special Duty Pay and Assignment Pay updates announced

SDP and AP adjustments reflect Coast Guard needs and priorities.

Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Oct. 8, 2024

Meet the Coast Guard’s new Special Trial Counsels

Join us for a virtual tour of their practice courtroom in Charleston, S.C.

The logo for the GI Bill benefit afforded to all active-duty military who serve a term of adequate length or under specific conditions.

Oct. 8, 2024

Start early if you want to transfer education benefits to your dependents

Coast Guard reminds members about Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) requirements.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard’s Office of the Chief Prosecutor now oversees victim-centric cases

Historic new office improves accountability, trust in adjudication process.

By wearing a purple domestic violence ribbon every October, you join countless citizens across the country in raising awareness to end this form of abuse once and for all.

Oct. 7, 2024

No matter your relationship status, understanding the dynamics of healthy relationships is important

Throughout October, the Coast Guard is promoting awareness and prevention during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Military to Mariner Community Marketplace is a part of the Coast Guard mentoring platform

Oct. 4, 2024

Military to Mariner (M2M) now connects you to credentialed members as mentors

The Military to Mariner Community Marketplace is a part of the Coast Guard mentoring platform

Five Coast Guard members from five separate countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens at Cape May on Sept. 6 as part of the service’s naturalization program, Operation Sentinel to Citizen. From left to right: Petty Officer 3rd Class Liam Karlsrud, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Peapea, Seaman Rashaad Reid, Seaman Alinyeg Silva, and Seaman Frederick Asare.

Oct. 3, 2024

Coast Guard naturalization program helps 152 members become citizens in its first year

Operation Sentinel to Citizen boosts recruiting, helps non-naturalized members