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Coast Guard pilots Jack Rittichier and Lonnie Mixon who received medals for their role in flying helicopter rescue missions in Vietnam. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 28, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “Tip of the Spear”—Coast Guard joins the fight in Vietnam

Remembering the Coast Guard's role in the Vietnam War.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Herbert Skinner and Petty Officer 1st Class James Fickes, crewmembers aboard Coast Guard Cutter Dependable, homeported in Cape May, signs their re-enlistment papers during all hands in the galley, 10:55 a.m., Feb. 10, 2011. Skinner re-enlisted for five years while Fickes re-enlisted indefinate. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystalynn A. Kneen.

Oct. 27, 2022

Online postgraduate programs offer members academic growth opportunities from the comfort of their homes

Advanced education is not just about brick-and-mortar schools.

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Oct. 26, 2022

The Coast Guard is finding new ways to retain talent and train leaders  

Read more to see if you’re eligible for special pay.

Coast Guard personnel assigned to the Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific Strike teams launch shallow water boats to scan for unaccounted people in Fort Myers Beach, Florida on Sept. 29, 2022. Coast Guard strike force teams mobilized to areas affected by Hurricane Ian to perform urban search and rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Wisdom)

Oct. 26, 2022

Help the Coast Guard document its response to Hurricane Ian

Don’t forget to submit artifacts and materials to the Historian’s Office

A new and breathtaking sight to the Cumberland County annual ‘Remember My Name’ event was the Field of Shoes, created by the Fort Bragg ACS Family Advocacy Program, Oct. 6. Accompanied by a photo of each victim, 106 pairs of shoes lined the grounds representing a heartfelt visual tribute of their tragic losses. (U.S. Army photo by Sharilyn Wells, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs)

Oct. 26, 2022

Stand with your military community to ‘Break the Silence’ to end domestic abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year’s campaign encourages everyone in our community to break the silence.

In this work from the U.S. Coast Guard Art Program 2014 Collection, "'Rollin', Rollin‚Rollin''" ID# 201401, crewmembers and their 47-foot Motor Life Boat roll in the surf during training exercises in waters near the Coast Guard station in Morro Bay, Calif. The station provides services for the Central California coast and port security coverage for a nuclear power plant and Vandenberg Air Force Base. U.S. Coast Guard Art Program work by Dennis D. Bloom.

Oct. 25, 2022

Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) celebrates International Artist Day 

Honoring the service’s rich artistic tradition for years to come.

A Health Services Technician administers the Influenza vaccine. USCG photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bridget Hieronymus.

Oct. 25, 2022

It’s flu season! Make sure you are protected

Being aware of flu symptoms is important this year as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

Oct. 25, 2022

If you’re good with computer, a cyber security career may be for you 

CISA want to help you to #SeeYourselfInCyber. 

A married female Marine stands at the Position of Attention during an awards and promotion ceremony April 1 only days before the squadron headed home after a six-month deployment to Iraq. She works in a predominately male environment with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 based out of Richmond, Va. Deployments can have a heavy strain on marriages but communication between couples over distance can sometimes strengthen the relationship.

Oct. 24, 2022

Gain control over your emotions by understanding the core beliefs behind them

CHAMP shares tips on how to better manage your emotions with better understanding of core beliefs.

Lt. Cmdr. Matt Walter is one of only 2,738 to have earned the international emergency management credential. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Oct. 24, 2022

Credentialing Assistance Program's Phase II offers a wealth of new opportunities

Members can apply $4,500 per fiscal year toward credentialing certification.