My Coast Guard

Welcome to MyCG

MyCG is the official news hub for U.S. Coast Guard members, civilians and families. MyCG provides news, support and inspiration for everyone:

  • Officers: You now have a single hub for career-specific news, resources, plus ALCGPSC and ALCGOFF messages.  
  • Enlisted: Your hub has news for enlisted members, along with key links to help you with assignments, the Servicewide Exam, A-schools, career planning and more. Your section also shares the latest ALCGPSC and ALCGENL messages.  
  • Civilians: Visit your section to read civilian news, apply for a detail, download your Earning and Leave Statements or get leadership training. Want to book a lighthouse vacation rental? If a military resource is available to civilians, you’ll find it here. 
  • Reserves: Your hub page offers key links, resources, and news to support you and your family – before, during and after activation. 
  • Spouses: The family hub shares news and resources to help you make the most of Coast Guard life, connect with your ombudsmen, and advance your career. 

No common access card (CAC)? No problem. You can access MyCG anytime, anywhere – from the mess deck to your living room.

Get the app! The MyCG app is available on iOS or Google Play.

Prefer a weekly email? Sign up for the All Hands Briefer, and get a news roundup every Friday. 

FAQs 

Why does MyCG exist? 
MyCG is part of the Coast Guard’s broader effort to centralize, streamline, and personalize internal communications. It started as a grassroots effort that gradually drew leadership interest. A working group of enlisted, officers, civilians and spouses spent a year honing the idea into a pilot program. 

We believe announcements should be easy to access, understand and act on.  Our content is produced by communicators in the Office of Public Affairs (CG-0922), working in close coordination with Coast Guard districts, areas and headquarters program offices. As we move forward, expect to see even more integration between MyCG, General Messages, Portal, Teams, and the Coast Guard website. 

How do I request a MyG article? 
Please submit your request via the Comms Request Form 

Should my staff write the article for you? 
MyCG is committed to only publishing content that is clearly written and useful/relevant to USCG members. You are certainly welcome to submit a draft, but we cannot guarantee publication and we reserve the right to edit your submission or re-assign to one of our staff. MyCG writers are expertly trained communicators, who receive continual feedback and professional development. We’ve found that members prefer staff-written articles, which tend to be more focused on members’ needs, with much less jargon or insider-y knowledge required to understand the content.  

What kinds of content does MyCG publish? 
MyCG is committed to only publishing content that is clearly written and useful/relevant to USCG members. We focus our efforts on areas where we can provide the most value – announcing new policies and initiatives, helping members benefit from services and opportunities, and sharing inspirational pieces about USCG history and current members. Just remember: Inform, Support, Inspire. 

Can you help me create a comms plan for a new workforce policy or initiative? 
Yes. Please submit your request via the Comms Request Form. 

Do you have any template comms plans we can use? 
Yes, but we strongly encourage you to submit a request via the Comms Request Form, so we can assign a professional communicator to help you develop an effective plan. 

How long does it take to write a MyCG article? 
Please submit your request two weeks in advance if possible. (The longest part of the process is usually the program reviewing our draft content.) In emergencies, we can publish content within 15 minutes.  

Can you design graphics or infographics for my program? 
We are currently staffed to create graphics just for MyCG. For all other requests, please submit a PRC Graphics Request. 

Can you help my team improve their writing skills? 
Absolutely. We provide plain language training upon request. Please contact MyCG@uscg.mil. 

We want to hear from you! 

For article submissions, event listings, questions, suggestions or feedback, please use the following link: Feedback