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Ombudsmen are now recognized as official members of their command’s leadership team
Jan. 14, 2025
The change in status comes from an update to the Ombudsman Program Instruction.

Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.
2024 Women's Policy Guide now available!
Jan. 13, 2025
Current policies and guidelines relevant to women serving in the Coast Guard.

In 2009, members of LEDET 409 detained suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151. (U.S. Coast Guard)
LEDETs — Over 40 years of law enforcement boarding missions
Jan. 10, 2025
Rapid growth of illegal narcotics smuggling by sea drove the need for highly trained boarding teams.

Lessons from a mental health journey.
We’ve lost too many shipmates to suicide. Here’s how we can help each other
Jan. 8, 2025
Lessons from my mental health journey.

Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through 27 Jan. 2025.
It’s not too late to nominate your unit’s Ombudsman for Ombudsman of the Year
Jan. 7, 2025
Ombudsman of the Year nominations accepted through Jan. 27, 2025.

Submit your application to the Veteran Ventures Program by January 27th.
Make starting a business your New Year’s Resolution
Jan. 6, 2025
Submit your application to the Veteran Ventures Program by Jan 27, 2025.

CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.
The rumor is true... just not yet
Jan. 6, 2025
Yes, CGBI is going away but not for another year while we transition to Surveyor.

The aft section of the wreck of the Selendang Ayu photographed against the backdrop of Unalaska Island. (NOAA)
AST3 Aaron Bean and the Selendang Ayu disaster
Jan. 3, 2025
Fighting adverse conditions, crews from Kodiak rescued all but six of the sailors.