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March 23, 2021

DHS wants your input to become more effective, efficient

The Department of Homeland Security is looking for ideas and suggestions from its stakeholders across public and private sectors familiar with or interested in improving DHS's effectiveness and efficiency. Your input can be submitted in the form of questions, hypotheses, or problems focused on any area of the department’s work.Your input will

Healthy eating includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

March 23, 2021

Coast Guard hosting 8 nutrition webinars before fall Body Comp Screenings

Tune in for a series of healthy living discussions.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Dey fabricates a hose rack while underway aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in the Atlantic Ocean, Thursday, March 24, 2016. The Eagle hosts a full time crew who maintain the ship. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

March 18, 2021

Why you should consider becoming a Rating Knowledge Manager

A little-known way to make a big difference in the Coast Guard.

March 16, 2021

Dear Coast Guard Family - Command Edition: How to establish, enhance your Ombudsman Program

How to boost your ombudsman program.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Chief Petty Officer William Herr, chief of police for Training Center Cape May, and his sons browse the aisles of the new Coast Guard Market Place aboard the training center during a sneak peek for Coast Guard families Nov. 4, 2012. The new MarketPlace is a benefit for military service members, their families, authorized beneficiaries and military retirees. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

March 15, 2021

Money Matter$: Don’t fall for these three credit myths

The importance of monitoring your credit cannot be overstated.

Personnel receive mentoring at the Association for Naval Officer’s (ANSO) Western Region Symposium at Sector Houston-Galveston, in Houston, March 2, 2020. Commissioned and enlisted members from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy attended to learn, share, and discuss topics on diversity, retention, and leadership within the maritime services as well as receive mentoring and one-on-one sessions with members of ANSO's Board of Directors. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paige Hause)

March 15, 2021

New! Mentoring options for active duty, reservists and civilians

Advance your career, develop your leadership skills and connect with other like-minded individuals in the Coast Guard.

Are you a Coast Guard Spouse interested in leadership and networking? A National Council of Coast Guard Spouses’ Clubs position may be right for you.

March 12, 2021

National Coast Guard Spouses Club looking for leaders

Are you a Coast Guard Spouse interested in leadership and networking? A National Council of Coast Guard Spouses’ Clubs position may be right for you.

March 11, 2021

SOTCG: Get all the details on the Commandant's announcements

This afternoon, Commandant Karl Schultz outlined the Coast Guard’s perseverance through a difficult year, and highlighted encouraging developments in our efforts to advance as a mission ready service.

Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden is made an honorary member of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association by CGCVA National President, MCPO (Ret.) Stephen Petersen and National Vice President, CDR (Ret.) Terry O'Connell in front of the original Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba mast in Grand Haven, MI, Saturday, Aug 4, 2018..The Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association is a Non-Profit Association of Active Duty Members, Retired Members, Reserve Members, and Honorably Discharged Former Members of the United States Coast Guard, who served in, or provided direct support to combat situations recognized by an appropriate Military award, while serving as a member of the United States Coast Guard. Coast
Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Christopher Mullins.

March 10, 2021

Veteran Affairs’ COVID Coach App supports mental health, self-care during pandemic

The app helps service members and civilians manage heightened emotions.

Chaplain Cain with Mr. Luisi, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

March 9, 2021

Chaplain Kimberly Cain welcomes the stranger

“Mental health is a basic right and dignity.”