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A photograph of LTJG Tom Beard, who began his career as a Navy pilot and transferred to the Coast Guard aviation branch. (Courtesy of the author)

June 9, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Into the eye of a storm on the wings of an Albatross — Hurricane Laurie, 50 years ago!

Instantly, sunlight! No wind. Clear skies. The sea surface was flat and oily looking but undulating with huge pop-up waves. We were in!

The Galveston Lifesaving Station probably looked like this unnamed station before the 1900 storm destroyed it. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo)

June 2, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Lifesaving Station Galveston washed away in deadly 1900 hurricane

The story of the heroic actions of Keeper Edward Haines even when he lost everything to the storm.

The login screen for the new Coast Guard Personally Procured Move claim request system.

June 1, 2023

Get your PPM claims paid faster with FINCEN’s new application

Complete your claim entirely online, no stamps involved.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Magie, an aviation survival technician with Air Station Houston, battles the wind and rain while surveying of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana, Aug. 11, 2012. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 1, 2023

It's hurricane season. Are you ready?

Don’t miss these key tips and resources.

Coast Guard On-line credentialing opportunities

May 31, 2023

CG Civilians eligible for up to $4,500 a year for professional credentialing

Credentialing Assistance (CA) Pilot Program pays for credentials related to your job series

Faded color image of Chaplain Lt. Roland Gittelsohn in the field at Iwo Jima. (Findagrave.com)

May 26, 2023

The Long Blue Line: The Sermon—never forget the heroes of Iwo Jima

Dedication of 5th Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima, 21 March 1945

U.S. Standard drink sizes

May 25, 2023

0-1-2-3: What are the low-risk drinking guidelines?

Are they more important than relaxing with an adult beverage?

Coast Guard Office of Leadership graphic

May 25, 2023

2023 Inspirational Award Winners

The eight award winners each displayed expertise in their field and rousing leadership of their teams.

Chief Petty Officer Gentry celebrates his advancement to E7 with his wife, Ashley, and daughter, Abby, on Oct. 22, 2021, at the River Front Park in North Charleston, South Carolina. Photo taken by Ms. Marianne Johnson.

May 24, 2023

“The impact we have globally and in our communities” - Why CPO Gentry serves at sea 

This is the third in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea. 

Members of team Seymour participate in a motorcycle safety course at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina Dec. 14, 2021. Basic riding course is mandated by the Air Force for all service members who wish to ride motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Airman 1st Class Hadley Neish)

May 23, 2023

Motorcycle safety month

Being that May is motorcycle safety month, riders of all levels need to go through a few safety checks.

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020