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Sept. 4, 2020
Federal government deferring payroll taxes for certain members, employees
Social Security taxes will be deferred for many federal civilians and uniformed members through the end of this year.
Sept. 2, 2020
Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek: Determining Vital Workforce Emergency Assistance
Wellness Wednesday’s guests today include Master Chief Anthony Martinez, Command Master Chief of Sector Northern New England, Christopher James, and Ms. Leslie Cardona, who will provide guidance and a real-world example on determining when a Coast Guard member is in need of help, how to address their challenges and to which resources to connect them. The conversation will take place today from 3-4 p.m. EDT.
You’re a Part of the CG Family Too—Suicide Prevention Efforts at the Coast Guard
Life in a military family can be challenging for each family member, not just the member. Upheavals like permanent change of station (PCS) moves, school changes, and deployments can increase feelings of isolation, loss, and hopelessness – and they are all risk factors associated with suicide.
Aug. 31, 2020
Dear Coast Guard Family: The Choice Between Peace and Perfection
How we spend our time is one of life’s greatest and most impactful choices. I spend a lot of my time trying to be perfect. The (hard) truth is – perfection is unattainable.
Aug. 28, 2020
Celebrating Women in the Coast Guard
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, giving some women the right to vote. Together as a Service, we work toward greater equality and inclusion through policy, plans and leadership, while we also celebrate the trailblazing work of the women who serve our nation and our Coast Guard.
Child Care Needs Assessment Survey
Please take a moment to take the Child Care Needs Assessment Survey https://www.uscgchildcaresurvey.com/SE/1/USCG,
Aug. 27, 2020
New USCG app helps you be a crime-stopper
The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) just launched a mobile app, CGIS TIPS, that anyone can use to help fight crime. It’s also available at www.uscg.mil/cgis.
You can remain anonymous when you make a report! You won’t need to worry about providing identification.
Aug. 26, 2020
USCG Launches Everyone is a Recruiter incentive program
Coast Guard Recruiting Command (CGRC) has announced the Everybody is a Recruiter initiative, calling on all members, civilians, auxiliarists, and retirees to help recruit new active duty and reserve members.
Striving for Equality— A Historical Perspective on Women’s Evolving Role in Coast Guard Service
As we commemorate Women’s Equality Day today, Aug. 26, it is also an opportunity for us, as a workforce, to acknowledge the many great steps that our fellow female Coast Guard members have taken on the road to equality.
Station Grand Isle and Sector LA-Long Beach spouses honored for supporting Coast Guard families
The Coast Guard recognizes two hardworking volunteers as the Coast Guard’s Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year Award for 2019. Dahna Simmons and Jenna Hall distinguished themselves out of the service’s 350 ombudsman throughout the service, going above and beyond assisting fellow spouses and families during the past year. This award recognizes their outstanding contributions during a difficult 2019 as our Coast Guard families navigated an unprecedented combination of natural disasters, financial uncertainty during the government shutdown, deployments, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last reviewed on: 10/05/2020