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Coast Guard Petty Officers Third Class Third Class Joanalicia Ramirez and Miguel Caceres, both machinery technicians, work together with their unit to build an engine on a cutter moored at Base Portsmouth, Nov. 16, 2021, in Portsmouth, Virginia. The unit, called the Maintenance Augmentation Team, or MAT, provides mechanical and maintenance support for the cutters in the area. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Third Class Emily Velez)

Sept. 13, 2022

Tools you can use to help manage conflict in the workplace

Learn about different approaches to conflict resolution.

The Blended Retirement System (BRS) blends the traditional legacy retirement pension, also known as a defined benefit, with a defined contribution benefit into a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Sept. 12, 2022

Coast Guard Financial Readiness Training: What it means to be ‘vested’ in The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Invest in yourself, the Thrift Savings Plan makes it easy

One of the Coast Guard's first Hispanic American officers served in World War II, and has a Fast Response Cutter named for him.

Sept. 9, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Joseph Tezanos—wartime lifesaver, Hispanic-American trailblazer and FRC namesake

World War II hero goes on to become one of the first Hispanic American officers in the United States Coast Guard.

Kevin Hines is shown digitally imposed against the backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge, the location of his suicide attempt more than 20 years ago. Hines is now a mental health advocate and shares his story to help others struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Sept. 8, 2022

Lessons from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge—survivor shares his story to help others 

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and Kevin Hines shares his story and resources for those in need.

Research and Development Center (RDC) interns (from right) Victoria Beke, Midshipman Ryan Grafman, Stephanie Searing and Connor Bluedorn learn about how search and rescue missions are conducted at Station New London before boarding a 45-foot response boat medium to see the station’s area of operation on the Thames River in July 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Sept. 8, 2022

Research interns receive crash course in Coast Guard missions

RDC internships offer research opportunities and highlight careers in the service

The Coast Guard launched assets in response to Hurricane Nate in New Orleans, October 8, 2017. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrews launched to complete Hurricane Nate damage assessment flights Sunday morning. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles)

Sept. 8, 2022

Submit your suggestions for the Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook (IMH) 

Here’s how you can help the Coast Guard remain prepared for any emergency 

Chief Petty Officer Charles McKenzie, an avionics electrical technician at Air Station Sacramento, counsels recent arrival, Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Koch on his Individual Development Plan (IDP). McKenzie says having direct reports complete an IDP once they get settled is a good way for commanders to get to know their new unit.

Sept. 7, 2022

Why now might be a great time to complete your IDP

Streamlined IDP is a great tool for new supervisors, members, employees post PCS

Members serving aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Venturous used a 3D printer to replace broken and cracked handles on the Y-gate, which is a part which allows a fireplug to feed two separate hoses. The handles are used to direct the flow of water. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

Sept. 6, 2022

Tell the Coast Guard how 3D Printing could help your mission 

Send your ideas to the Pilot 3D Printing Shop via CG_Ideas@Work by Sep. 30.

Painting of Alexander Fraser showing his home town of New York and the cutter Harriet Lane in the background. (U.S. Coast Guard Collection)

Sept. 2, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Captain Fraser—Coast Guard’s forgotten visionary and first commandant

. . . [Captain] Fraser opposed an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and this official’s hostility proved fatal to the Captain’s long career: by an arbitrary abuse of power, the administration in 1856 revoked his commission summarily. Both indefensible and stupid, this action resulted wholly from personal animosity and cost the government one of

Windsor Ridge Homes hosts an open house on their model home in their new community Lorson Ranch, Colorado Springs, Colo., March 7, 2013. Veterans Affairs employs assessors and appraisers to ensure that each home purchased by service members is priced correctly. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey, 4th Inf. Div. PAO)

Sept. 1, 2022

Two Upcoming CG SUPRT webinars can help with life plans 

Attend the September webinars hosted by the CG SUPRT Personal Financial Wellness Program.