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Three of the 2025 Military Child of the Year winners. From left to right: Coast Guard Military Child of the Year winner Ian Lindo, Space Force winner Natalia Serna, and National Guard Winner Emily Baldeosingh. The winners were honored at Operation Homefront’s 2025 Military Child of the Year® gala held in Arlington, VA on April 10, 2025.

April 16, 2025

Ian Lindo is the Coast Guard’s 2025 Military Child of the Year Award Winner

Lindo received the Operation Homefront grant earlier this month coinciding with Month of the Military Child.

Officer Personnel Management logo.

April 15, 2025

Calling all active-duty officers to participate on a Board or Panel!

Officers interested in sitting on a board or panel can volunteer now.

Aftermath of the Black Tom Island munitions explosion. (U.S. National Park Service)

April 11, 2025

Espionage Act and the origins of port security

Port security has been one of the longest-running missions of the United States Coast Guard.

EPM staff teamed up for an #AMA.

April 10, 2025

Enlisted career advancement: How to prepare for boards and panels

EPM staff teamed up for an #AMA.

Submit your questions through video by noon EDT April 16.

April 9, 2025

Got questions about the Electronic Service Wide Exam?

Submit your eSWE questions through video by noon EST April 16.

Electronic Service Wide Exam.

April 9, 2025

Electronic Service Wide Exam (eSWE) is headed your way...well, MSTs and MEs first

That’s right! The Coast Guard is modernizing the Service Wide Exam process.

Civil Engineering Qualification Insignia.

April 9, 2025

Introducing the Civil Engineering Qualification Insignia

The Coast Guard recognizes excellence in shore facility engineering, construction and management with this new insignia.

Artwork created by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, National Library Week honorary chairs. This year’s National Library week takes place April 6–12, 2025 and is an annual celebration that highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

April 8, 2025

A library of resources at the tip of your fingers

The DoD MWR Library is available for use by Coast Guard members and civilians.

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

April 8, 2025

Shortage of Coast Guard uniform blue windbreaker jackets due to supply chain issues

Minimal supply expected until November/December 2026.

Best Places to Work logo.

April 7, 2025

Is your unit the best place to work in the Coast Guard?

Tell us why and your unit could be featured in our series “Best Places to Work”!