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Submit your questions by March 19 for an upcoming Ask Me Anything.

March 17, 2025

Help demystify enlisted Boards and Panels

Submit your questions by March 19 for an upcoming Ask Me Anything event.

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March 17, 2025

Military spouses exempt from return to in office work requirements

Coast Guard clarifies guidance on Presidential directive.

A Coast Guard Cutter Diligence pursuit team interdicts a "go-fast" boat suspected of smuggling illegal drugs. From left to right in the in the "go-fast" is Lt. j.g. Edward Hobaica, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jussen Gonzales, while from left to right on the Coast Guard response boat is Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Sanabria, Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Murray and Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Mallard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Cutter Diligence/Released)

March 14, 2025

The Service’s early drug seizures

An opium seizure in 1886 launched an evolution in drug interdiction.

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March 14, 2025

Security changes coming to Direct Access March 17

What members and retirees need to know.

A commemorative shovel used during a groundbreaking ceremony for pier renovations at Coast Guard Base Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 2022.Base Boston was one of last year's Customer Service Award honorees for transforming the base into an optimally supported Fast Response Cutter (FRC) homeport.

March 13, 2025

Solicitation: Help the Coast Guard celebrate its unsung heroes

Did you receive great support from someone? Nominate them for the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards before March 31.

LTJG Tom Slattery ran the NYC Marathon for the Coast Guard on Nov. 5, 2023, placing 20th. Slattery, a premiere long-distance runner and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, was recently named the 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year.

March 11, 2025

LTJG Thomas Slattery named 2024 Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year

Two-time U.S. Olympic Trials competitor - who went to ROCI - finds joy in running and the Service

In the Coast Guard’s first major seizure of marijuana, Cutter Dauntless seized Fishing Vessel Big L with 1,130 pounds of pot in March 1973. (U.S. Coast Guard)

March 7, 2025

Origins of drug interdiction

How the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless made history in the fight against drug smuggling.

Crew members from USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Florida, Mar. 6, 2025. The Valiant's crew secured the illegal drugs from six interdictions in the international waters of the Caribbean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)

March 7, 2025

Nominations for United States Interdiction Coordinator (USIC) awards due March 14

Annual award highlights exceptional achievements in drug interdiction.

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March 5, 2025

Military members no longer reimbursed for travel or granted administrative leave to obtain an abortion

Coast Guard enforces Hyde Amendment in response to Presidential executive order, limits granting of administrative leave.

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Kevin Koski and Randy Perry, participate in the 12th annual Tom's Run relay race along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell)

March 4, 2025

Tom’s Run: Not a race, but a team-building journey

Registration is now open to participate in the 27th Annual Tom's Run, which honors CWO4 Tom Brooks.