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Photo of events during the Ombudsman of the Year celebration at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington March 27, 2012. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

March 1, 2021

Coast Guard Ombudsman Program turns 35 years old 

Celebrating our Coast Guard Ombudsmen.

The 34 brand new Ensigns, pictured here, represent the largest group of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to graduate the Coast Guard Academy in May 2019—marking a step towards a more diverse and inclusive workforce. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

March 1, 2021

FAPAC-USCG helps the Coast Guard’s Asian American, Pacific Islander community be heard, understood

Providing a safe space to talk about issues that face the AAPI community at work and at home is one of the goals of FAPAC’s United States Coast Guard Chapter.

State of the Coast Guard 2021

Feb. 26, 2021

State of the Coast Guard: Live from San Diego

How will you watch the SOTCG March 11?

Chart showing location of District 5 within Atlantic Area and the states within its boundaries. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Feb. 26, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard's Fifth District—Home of Founders, Firsts and Flight for over 230 years!

Coast Guard men, women and assets associated with the Fifth District  began playing a vital role in Coast Guard history the year the Constitution was signed.

Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay cuts through ice on February 10, 2021 on the St. Clair River in support of Operation Coal Shovel. Operation Coal Shovel is an annual domestic ice-breaking mission conducted on Lakes Huron, Ontario, Erie, St. Clair, the St. Clair/Detroit river system and St. Lawrence Seaway. Courtesy photo by Gary Baumgarten.

Feb. 26, 2021

Icebreaking on the Great Lakes requires great partnerships

Icebreaking operation keeps the economy moving on the Great Lakes.

KODIAK, Alaska - The Base Kodiak Teen Center battle in a game of life-size Hungry Hippo. Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, is one of the largest Coast Guard bases in the world with more than 3,500 active duty, retired military, civilians, and their family members in the area. Kodiak, also known as the "Emerald Island," is located approximately 250 miles southwest of Anchorage and is home to the base’s Morale, Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) program. The program hosts several youth activities such as youth sports. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

Feb. 25, 2021

Gyms, pools, bowling and golf: CGX starts funding major morale projects

The new initiative is intended to improve workforce morale, as part of the Coast Guard’s continuing effort to support the whole Coast Guard family

The Coast Guard today honors Deirdre Green, who retired as a Storekeeper First Class and then dedicated herself to finding and sharing stories about African Americans in the Coast Guard. Courtesy photo.

Feb. 24, 2021

Unsung Hero: Coast Guard honors Deirdre Green for uncovering stories of African Americans 

Green’s work helped the service celebrate Dr. Olivia Hooker, many others

Fort Knox office mates in U.S. Army Recruiting Command have stayed committed to their holiday eating resolutions into the New Year while using a little healthy competition and accountability to lose weight.

Feb. 24, 2021

Gained a few pounds during this pandemic? Healthy weight-loss strategies to be discussed this Wellness Wednesday

Today's Wellness Wednesday discusses healthy weight loss.

2. Ensign Harvey Russell after graduating from the Reserve officer Training Course. (Photo courtesy of the Russell Family)

Feb. 19, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. j.g. Harvey Russell--African-American trailblazer in the U.S. Sea Services

Celebrating African American Heritage with the second African American who attended officer candidate school.

The view from aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) while the cutter is at anchor in Taylor Bay, Alaska, Thursday, February 11, 2021. The 45-year-old heavy icebreaker is nearing the end of a months-long patrol to project power and support national security objectives throughout Alaskan waters and into the Arctic.

Feb. 18, 2021

'Wildly alive' aboard Polar Star

With my husband's support, I found the bravery to leave my children for 80 days at sea. I'll see them again this weekend.

Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020