Nov. 2, 2020

Meritorious Advancement Program Recognizes a U.S. Coast Guard Member at ATC Mobile

In a surprise ceremony at Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile, Alabama, an aviation machinery technician Mathew P. Riemer was meritoriously advanced from petty officer second class to first class in the company of his family and Coast Guard senior leadership. Riemer’s selection at the FORCECOM level is part of changes to the Meritorious

Nov. 2, 2020

The pandemic doesn’t take holidays off: Here’s how to stay safe

The holiday season always brings the lure of travel, whether that means visiting family, or your family visiting you. But holidays do not mean the pandemic has gone away. 

Nov. 2, 2020

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Jennifer Gaudio, Curator Coast Guard Museum, talks about her challenges with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease, and how the Coast Guard family has been there for her. “I honestly don’t think I would have made it these past ten years without the friendship and support of people in the Coast Guard.”

Nov. 2, 2020

Providing guidance for enlisted advancement

Enlisted members now have a headquarters branch dedicated to help them with advancement and assignments and to support their professional growth.

Oct. 29, 2020

Military members: Here’s why your paycheck looks different

Your pay this week may be different than what you expected. Don’t panic.You probably remember the Aug. 8 presidential memo, directing the federal government to defer Social Security taxes for many federal employees, both military and civilian, in September, October, November and December. (We shared all the details on MyCG last month.)The deferral

Oct. 28, 2020

#JoinToEndAbuse – Chaplains: A Key Resource in the Fight to End Domestic Violence

The chaplain is a sounding board, a constant presence at the unit that allows individuals to get information, resources, and to stay connected.

Oct. 27, 2020

Coast Guard Foundation’s Tribute to the United States Coast Guard from Our Nation’s Capital

Please join us to view the Coast Guard Foundation’s first virtual tribute event, Oct. 29 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern.

Oct. 27, 2020

October 2020 Semi-Annual Body Composition Screening FAQs

Your questions on Body Composition Screenings answered.

Oct. 27, 2020

First of its kind – new auxiliary unit dedicated to research, development efforts

The Coast Guard stood-up of the first-ever auxiliary unit dedicated to the Research and Development Center (RDC).

Oct. 23, 2020

Fall body comp screenings will be used only for data collection

The Coast Guard announced today that this fall’s weight and body fat screening results will be used for data collection purposes only.