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Macie Rae Cook is Evans Army Community Hospital’s first baby of 2022. She was born Jan. 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mountain Post Birthing Center at Fort Carson. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 18.9 inches. Macie is the third child of proud parents Air Force Capt. Danielle Cook, 50th Force Support Squadron, Schriever Space Force Base, and Zachary Cook. “The staff was awesome,” said Danielle Cook. “It was a super smooth delivery.” Zachary Cook noted “It’s an easy birthdate to remember, 1-1-22.” (Photo by Norman Shifflett)

Sept. 28, 2022

There’s financial assistance for the Coast Guard workforce seeking reproductive care  

CGMA offers a zero-interest loan for the workforce in need of financial assistance during their fertility journeys. 

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Sept. 27, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022: “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,"

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Chief Warrant Officer Jim Devane, commanding officer, Coast Guard Station Mayport, Fla., is awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Monday June 6, 2011, at a ceremony in Jacksonville. 37 members of Coast Guard Station Mayport were awarded the medal for their performance of duty in supporting the Army's Military Outload Mission in the Jacksonville area. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Evanson

Sept. 27, 2022

REMINDER: Submit your unit, service, campaign, and expeditionary awards to the Personnel Support Division  

Help the Coast Guard maintain up to date historical award files by submitting your awards now. 

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Sept. 26, 2022

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month  - Support for Persons at Elevated Risk for Suicide

If you are close to someone who has experienced a recent suicidal crisis and who may not be fully

An official Coast Guard photograph of Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Christine Valdez in dress uniform. (U.S. Coast Guard

Sept. 23, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Latina SPARs—Minority trailblazers of World War II

Women all over the country volunteered to serve during World War II. Here are a few Latina SPARs who answered the call.

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Sept. 22, 2022

Two simple steps DHS employees can take on SeeSayDay

Sep. 25 is SeeSayDay. Here's how you can get involved.

Thinking that someone else must have already reported suspicious behavior can lead to no one calling in an important tip that could prevent a terrorist attack.

Sept. 21, 2022

Insider Threat Awareness Month is here. Are you ready?

Here are some myths and facts about insider threats.

A signed photo of Lt. Clarence Samuels commanding a Coast Guard vessel near the end of World War II. (U.S. Coast Guard Collection)

Sept. 16, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Clarence Samuels—the U.S. military’s Afro-Latino color barrier buster!

Panamanian born, here the story of Clarence Lorenzo Samuels, the first minority to command a federal ship.

28 DHS Professionals Join the National Defense University Class of 2023

Sept. 15, 2022

28 DHS professionals join the National Defense University Class of 2023

DHS employees began their pursuit of a master's degree in national security studies at one of four colleges within National Defense University's

Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Pemberton (left), Petty Officer 2nd Class James Peragine, and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Van Ginkel, the Endgame59 aircrew, received the U.S. Interdiction Maritime Interdiction Award Feb. 18, 2022, for their successful interdiction mission in August 2021. (USCG photo)

Sept. 14, 2022

HITRON received recognition at 2021 U.S. Interdiction Coordinator Awards 

A seasoned crew faced a challenging drug interdiction in the Caribbean Sea.

Last reviewed on: 09/21/2023