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Coast Guard Sector Boston recognizes new cuttermen aboard the USS Constitution during an Eight Bells celebration, Oct. 18, 2021. The annual occasion commemorates sea service with a variety of events, including a writing competition. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Meecham.)

Nov. 9, 2022

2 cuttermen win 2022 Eight Bells contest to celebrate afloat service 

These two authors captured experiences, challenges, camaraderie at sea.

Members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles participated in a DHS Family Day celebration in San Bernardino, California, April 27, 2017. The event was designed to celebrate the Month of the Military Child offering kids tours, hands on exhibits and demonstrations of several DHS assets present. (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class DaVonte Marrow)

Nov. 8, 2022

Preview 2023 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments next year. “The Defense Health Agency

Petty Officer 1st Class Alex “Gambit” Alfonso, an information systems technician stationed at Electronic Support Detachment Baltimore, and Christian “Jakespine” Jacobs, a Gold Star Gamer Marine team member, pose for a photo at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, August 19, 2022. Alfonso is a member of the Coast Guard Gaming team that competed in the Warrior GMR Foundation’s Rocket League tournament and helped coach the Marine GSG team during the children’s league. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Mieszala)

Nov. 8, 2022

Members game with Gold Star Children

Children of Gold Star families connect through gaming.

Policy

Nov. 7, 2022

Happy Election Day! Official guidance on partisan political activities

Be sure you know what’s allowed, and what isn’t.

Capt. Melissa Powers, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with the 328th Combat Support Hospital, gives her analysis of a role-playing casualty for her Soldier to annotate during a training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, July 31, 2015. Powers and 328th CSH are taking part in Operation Caucacus Restore, which engages Soldiers in real world scenarios to prepare them for a deployment. These exercises are adaptive and have the capability to train units as large as 500 service members. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Joshua P. Morris/Released)

Nov. 7, 2022

Mastering your mindset could improve your performance, your life

Professionals from CHAMP explain what a mindset is and how you can use yours to your advantage. 

Retired Coast Guard Capt. Tony Russell is the executive director of the Center for Arctic Study and Policy (CASP). (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Abban)

Nov. 7, 2022

CGA names new director for Center for Arctic Study and Policy (CASP)

Retired Coast Guard captain, and former cutterman, takes the helm at CASP.

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).