Latest Family News

March 26, 2025

Coast Guard members show appreciation to your ombudsman today and beyond

March 26th is the Coast Guard’s Official Ombudsman Appreciation Day!

March 17, 2025

Military spouses exempt from return to in office work requirements

Coast Guard clarifies guidance on Presidential directive.

Feb. 26, 2025

Coast Guard military members can now set up tax-free flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Special military-only enrollment period for Health Care Flexible Spending (HCFSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) runs from Mar. 3 - 31, 2025.

Feb. 18, 2025

The Coast Guard Foundation’s Scholarship Season is now open!

Funding is available to help your youth achieve their higher education aspirations.

Jan. 30, 2025

Defense Health Agency extends payment deadline for select TRICARE premium-based plans

Learn if your plan qualifies for the extension.

Jan. 17, 2025

25 years and counting

Looking back at the Coast Guard’s contribution to holiday cheer.

Jan. 14, 2025

Ombudsmen are now recognized as official members of their command’s leadership team

The change in status comes from an update to the Ombudsman Program Instruction.

Jan. 7, 2025

It’s not too late to nominate your unit’s Ombudsman for Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through Jan. 27, 2025.

Jan. 6, 2025

Make starting a business your New Year’s Resolution

Submit your application to the Veteran Ventures Program by Jan 27, 2025.

Dec. 23, 2024

Coast Guard adds first polar icebreaker to its fleet in 25 years

Newly acquired commercial icebreaker, future Coast Guard Cutter Storis, will bolster Arctic presence.