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Petty Officer 2nd Class Clincy, a health services specialist, examines, Petty Officer Brandy Mock's throat during a routine exam. Clincy earned the Health Services Technician of the Year award ashore for 2004 for his work at Sector St. Petersburg's medical clinic. USCG photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tasha Peters.

Nov. 4, 2022

Coast Guard updates reserve medical readiness services policy 

Read more to learn about available services.

First boat used by Aquinnah Wampanoag rescuers, photographed after the event. Samuel Anthony is seated third from right. (Courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum)

Nov. 4, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “They periled their lives for others”— Martha’s Vineyard’s Aquinnah Wampanoag heroes

Here's the story of the first Native Americans known to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Recruits from boot camp company Quebec-200 graduate Coast Guard boot camp at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., June 18, 2021. Training Center Cape May’s mission is to transform the recruits of today into the Coast Guard men and women of tomorrow, while providing superior mission support to our tenant commands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Christian Lower)

Nov. 3, 2022

Coast Guard removes barriers to boost recruiting 

Rules for single parents, dependents, debt-to-income ratios changed 

A technician works on a circuit board during recertification training at Coast Guard Electronics Repair Facility IERF) on Sep. 21, 2022. This will enable him to diagnose and perform repairs on miniature and microminiature components of electronics systems. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Shelldon Green.)

Nov. 3, 2022

Problems with an electronics system? Do this first

Here's what you should know about the Miniature Microminiature/Module Test Repair (2M/MTR).

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Sarah Dupre and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials assess possible pollution threats from derelict vessels and marine debris from Hurricane Ian, Estero, Florida, Oct. 28, 2022.

Nov. 2, 2022

On the horizon: A single vendor will manage Coast Guard IT services

The transition should improve your overall IT experience

Petty Officer 1st Class Nadia Laub, a storekeeper at Air Station Kodiak, conducts an inventory of vital air station parts in Kodiak, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Storekeepers are responsible for ordering and maintaining a count on all parts at their duty stations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.

Nov. 2, 2022

Reserve storekeepers and F&Ss, we need your feedback!

Help empower the workforce by adding your two cents.

Policy

Nov. 1, 2022

New: Coast Guard allows remote work

“We are proud to offer a policy that can benefit our total workforce."

Policy

Nov. 1, 2022

New: Coast Guard expands telework program

"A member who isn't required on-site shouldn't be there just because that's how we've always done things."

Experiencing occasional anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing, but when the symptoms begin to impact your life in a negative manner, there are simple strategies to manage the condition. There are also places you can go for help.

Nov. 1, 2022

How to stop catastrophic thinking and escape its downward spiral to anxiety

Learn these methods on how to stop the process of illogical and negative thinking that could lead to more serious mental health behaviors.

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Nov. 1, 2022

3 things to know about managing your TSP investments

As the markets shift, here’s what you need to know about your TSP investments.