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First boat used by Aquinnah Wampanoag rescuers, photographed after the event. Samuel Anthony is seated third from right. (Courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum)

Nov. 4, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “They periled their lives for others”— Martha’s Vineyard’s Aquinnah Wampanoag heroes

Here's the story of the first Native Americans known to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Recruits from boot camp company Quebec-200 graduate Coast Guard boot camp at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., June 18, 2021. Training Center Cape May’s mission is to transform the recruits of today into the Coast Guard men and women of tomorrow, while providing superior mission support to our tenant commands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Christian Lower)

Nov. 3, 2022

Coast Guard removes barriers to boost recruiting 

Rules for single parents, dependents, debt-to-income ratios changed 

Experiencing occasional anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing, but when the symptoms begin to impact your life in a negative manner, there are simple strategies to manage the condition. There are also places you can go for help.

Nov. 1, 2022

How to stop catastrophic thinking and escape its downward spiral to anxiety

Learn these methods on how to stop the process of illogical and negative thinking that could lead to more serious mental health behaviors.

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Nov. 1, 2022

3 things to know about managing your TSP investments

As the markets shift, here’s what you need to know about your TSP investments. 

Coast Guard pilots Jack Rittichier and Lonnie Mixon who received medals for their role in flying helicopter rescue missions in Vietnam. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 28, 2022

The Long Blue Line: “Tip of the Spear”—Coast Guard joins the fight in Vietnam

Remembering the Coast Guard's role in the Vietnam War.

A new and breathtaking sight to the Cumberland County annual ‘Remember My Name’ event was the Field of Shoes, created by the Fort Bragg ACS Family Advocacy Program, Oct. 6. Accompanied by a photo of each victim, 106 pairs of shoes lined the grounds representing a heartfelt visual tribute of their tragic losses. (U.S. Army photo by Sharilyn Wells, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs)

Oct. 26, 2022

Stand with your military community to ‘Break the Silence’ to end domestic abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year’s campaign encourages everyone in our community to break the silence.

In this work from the U.S. Coast Guard Art Program 2014 Collection, "'Rollin', Rollin‚Rollin''" ID# 201401, crewmembers and their 47-foot Motor Life Boat roll in the surf during training exercises in waters near the Coast Guard station in Morro Bay, Calif. The station provides services for the Central California coast and port security coverage for a nuclear power plant and Vandenberg Air Force Base. U.S. Coast Guard Art Program work by Dennis D. Bloom.

Oct. 25, 2022

Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) celebrates International Artist Day 

Honoring the service’s rich artistic tradition for years to come.

A Health Services Technician administers the Influenza vaccine. USCG photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bridget Hieronymus.

Oct. 25, 2022

It’s flu season! Make sure you are protected

Being aware of flu symptoms is important this year as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

A married female Marine stands at the Position of Attention during an awards and promotion ceremony April 1 only days before the squadron headed home after a six-month deployment to Iraq. She works in a predominately male environment with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 based out of Richmond, Va. Deployments can have a heavy strain on marriages but communication between couples over distance can sometimes strengthen the relationship.

Oct. 24, 2022

Gain control over your emotions by understanding the core beliefs behind them

CHAMP shares tips on how to better manage your emotions with better understanding of core beliefs.

A Coast Guard 82-foot patrol boat underway in the brown water of South Vietnam’s waterways. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Oct. 21, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Captured in Wartime—Vietcong Flag from Vietnam

An artifact of war.

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020