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Jan. 7, 2021

New Year’s Logs

Coast Guard watchstanders reflect on the New Year

Dec. 31, 2020

The Long Blue Line: USS Wakefield—the Coast Guard’s “B & L Ferry” 75 years ago

In World War II, the USS Wakefield (AP-21) served as a fast troop transport whose role was to deliver military personnel and supplies to the war front.

Dec. 24, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Yuba City—A Christmas rescue that changed aviation history 65 years ago!

Read about a Christmas Eve miracle.

Dec. 23, 2020

Reader submission: New Years' logs from the Vietnam era

MyCG's first reader contribution comes from former Coastie John Fagan

Dec. 23, 2020

Dear Coast Guard Family: A holiday poem 

Family-Friendly Fun: Please enjoy this poem, written by Coast Guard ombudsman and MyCG columnist

Dec. 21, 2020

Healthy grieving: Chaplains can help if you're experiencing loss during the holidays

Healthy grieving: Chaplains can help if you're experiencing loss during the holidays

Dec. 18, 2020

DHS CFC Talent Show - voting is open!

We have a Coast Guard entrant in the TOP TEN! Vote vote vote!

Dec. 18, 2020

The Long Blue Line: “American Healer”—A Coast Guard Corpsman in Vietnam 50 years ago

Here is a first-hand account of Coast Guard operations in Vietnam.

Dec. 17, 2020

Polar Star sends first dispatch on its way to the Arctic

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star develops next generation of Arctic leaders

Dec. 17, 2020

Vice Adm. Michael McAllister (DCMS): Mission Support Action Plan Update 

Well into his third year as the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Vice Adm. McAllister writes about Mission Support’s achievements thus far and objectives for the future.