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Nov. 30, 2023

New Healthcare Video Connect allows you to meet with assigned healthcare provider via livestream

This new application facilitates improved access for patients with busy schedules, or routine care that does not require an in-person visit.

A family of four is posed in front of a field of pink flowers. The words National Adoption Month appear on the left side of the photo. On the right side is Health Services Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jessica Hulon, and her spouse, Amber, is posed beside her. Both Amber, and Jessica are holding one of their respective children on their knee. The kids names are Leo and Penelope.

Nov. 28, 2023

Celebrating National Adoption Month of November

The Coast Guard supports members’ efforts in adopting children.

Janet Irwin and Scott Irwin receive 1st Lieutenant Frost’s Purple Heart Medal from Captain Michael Kahle of Sector St. Petersburg, which hosted the ceremony. Note the Tampa mural on the wall in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office)

Nov. 23, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Happy Thanksgiving! — The Tampa Trunk artifacts and legacy of the lost World War I cutter

Tampa’s brief, but illustrious, story is one of selfless service, valor, and ultimately human tragedy amidst the destruction of war. It was the nation’s single largest naval combat loss of World War I. Because of the Tampa Purple Heart Project, we now know more about its crew.

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Nov. 22, 2023

A Holiday Season of support

If you find yourself or a loved one having trouble this holiday season, support is always available. CG SUPRT offers a variety of services, including free and confidential supportive counseling, and is available 24/7/365.

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Nov. 21, 2023

Help CGMA in the #Battle4BraggingRights on Giving Tuesday

You can help Coast Guard Mutual Assistance in the annual challenge against the other military aid societies.

Partners In Education and Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps logos.

Nov. 20, 2023

Partnership In Education (PIE) and JROTC: Inspiring one another

Some military careers begin in high school.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign leaning against a building after hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005.

Nov. 17, 2023

Journey of a Coast Guard Museum Artifact: The Sign

The transformation of the Air Station New Orleans sign from a functional marker to a rallying relic.

9 uniformed members and 1 civilian stand in front of a United States Coast Guard logo and pose for their photo presenting the award.

Nov. 16, 2023

Congratulations to the 2022 CG Emergency Management Award winners!

Lt. Cmdr. Griffin, of Sector Corpus Christi, and Sector Key West represent the best of emergency management and are the winners of these inaugural awards.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Prior Coast Guard officers can apply to re-enter service

Coast Guard Recruiting Command’s prior trained military officer panel is open for officers who resigned their commissions.

3 Cost Guard Academy cadets in their football uniforms posing in front of the camera showing off their new uniforms.

Nov. 9, 2023

Coast Guard Academy unveils new football uniforms in honor of Douglas Munro

The uniforms will be worn for the first time at the annual Secretaries Cup football game this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2023.

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020