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The Coast Guard Barque Eagle is in Boston Harbor, Thursday, July 23, 2015. The Eagle, operated by the pre-World War II German navy and taken as a war reparation by the U.S., is now a training ship where cadets and officer candidates learn leadership and practical seamanship skills. (U.S. photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham)

Nov. 17, 2022

Coast Guard launches new Lateral Entry initiative 

The Coast Guard is bringing quality applicants into the workforce. Here’s how. 

People tend to rack up credit card charges during the holidays, which can take a long time to pay back – especially if card interest accrues at a high rate. Let the financial counselors at the Army Community Service Financial Readiness Office help you create a plan to pay down your holiday debts. Call (Kaiserslautern) DSN 541-9000 / commercial at 0611-143-541-9000 or (Baumholder) DSN 531-2850 / commercial 0611-143-531-2850 to schedule an appointment today.

Nov. 16, 2022

Are you financially prepared for the holidays? 

Read on for important saving tips. 

Karen LeRoy, research director for the University of Virginia’s research team at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, speaks with a caller on the Freedom Quit Line. The quit line is a resource for Tricare beneficiaries, which is located at WHASC under at Cooperative Research and Development Agreement between the Air Force and the University of Virginia, for cigarette smokers worldwide who are looking for a way to quit smoking and is available at 1-844-I-AM-FREE (1-844-426-3733). (U.S. Air Force Photo by Daniel J. Calderón)

Nov. 16, 2022

The Coast Guard supports the Great American Smokeout; encourages workforce to quit smoking

The American Cancer Society sponsors Nov. 17 as Great American Smokeout for last 40 years. 

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery, with downtown Washington, D.C. visible on the horizon to the left. (Courtesy Arlington National Cemetery)

Nov. 11, 2022

The Long Blue Line: The Coast Guard and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Still in its infancy as a service, here is the story of the CG's participation when the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was established.

Kellie August currently serves as the command executive assistant at the RDC and is responsible for a myriad of duties including processing correspondence and awards, preparing the Plan of Week, managing calendars and meetings and coordinating VIP visits. She has been with the Coast Guard for 12.5 years

Nov. 11, 2022

Coast Guard R&D benefits from veterans within its ranks

Celebrating Veterans Day with those who continue to serve.

A football game between the Merchant Marine Academy and the Coast Guard Academy in King's Point, New York, Sept. 10, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

Nov. 10, 2022

Don’t miss the Coast Guard Academy on ESPN 

CGA to be featured twice over Veterans Day weekend 

Health Benefits Advisor Charlene Johnson talks with a retiree in the TRICARE Operations Department at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Johnson, of Pensacola, Florida, enjoys helping people understand their TRICARE benefits. Johnson says “I love supporting our active duty, retirees, and beneficiaries.” TRICARE 2020 Open Season ends on Dec. 14.

Nov. 9, 2022

If you are looking to change your federal health insurance, TRICARE or FEDVIP open season starts Nov. 14.

It’s time to update or secure your health benefits.

Members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles participated in a DHS Family Day celebration in San Bernardino, California, April 27, 2017. The event was designed to celebrate the Month of the Military Child offering kids tours, hands on exhibits and demonstrations of several DHS assets present. (U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class DaVonte Marrow)

Nov. 8, 2022

Preview 2023 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment,

Petty Officer 1st Class Alex “Gambit” Alfonso, an information systems technician stationed at Electronic Support Detachment Baltimore, and Christian “Jakespine” Jacobs, a Gold Star Gamer Marine team member, pose for a photo at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado, August 19, 2022. Alfonso is a member of the Coast Guard Gaming team that competed in the Warrior GMR Foundation’s Rocket League tournament and helped coach the Marine GSG team during the children’s league. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Mieszala)

Nov. 8, 2022

Members game with Gold Star Children

Children of Gold Star families connect through gaming.

Capt. Melissa Powers, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with the 328th Combat Support Hospital, gives her analysis of a role-playing casualty for her Soldier to annotate during a training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, July 31, 2015. Powers and 328th CSH are taking part in Operation Caucacus Restore, which engages Soldiers in real world scenarios to prepare them for a deployment. These exercises are adaptive and have the capability to train units as large as 500 service members. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Joshua P. Morris/Released)

Nov. 7, 2022

Mastering your mindset could improve your performance, your life

Professionals from CHAMP explain what a mindset is and how you can use yours to your advantage. 

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020