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Oct. 7, 2021

Workforce Planning Team incentives overview – Get it before it’s gone

See if you qualify for these monetary and non-monetary incentives, which support critical enlisted ratings and officer specialties.

Seaman Nate Dirvin crosses the finish line after running 135 miles through Death Valley to Mount Whitney in California, July 19, 2021. He completed the Badwater 135 to raise funds for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Oct. 7, 2021

BZ: Bravo Zulu to member for completing several ultra-marathons raising money for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), and more.

BZ: Bravo Zulu to member for completing several ultra-marathons raising money for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA); Solicitation: Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 2022 Conference Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) nominations; Solicitation: Nominations for the 2021 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year (EOTY) are being accepted.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Perry Byrd, 315th Training Squadron instructor, explains concepts to students in the 14N Intelligence Officer course, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 6, 2021. Byrd graduated from the 14N course in 2015 and transferred the course credits towards his master’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves) *NOTE: This photo has been edited to distort computer classification markers.

Oct. 6, 2021

Tuition assistance guidance for 2022

You’ve made higher education a goal, here are your next steps

Coast Guard Salvage Engineering Response Team (SERT) provides technical analysis and assistance to salvors attempting to free grounded Genesis Marine barges on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Sept. 6, 2021. The SERT worked alongside the salvage master and representatives from T&T Salvage and Genesis Marine to free the barges. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Oct. 4, 2021

Help improve the Coast Guard's next hurricane response

Share your hurricane lessons learned at CG_Ideas@Work

Recruits from company Sierra-199 participate in physical fitness as part of their modified training schedule in the gym at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Jan. 7, 2021. Training Center Cape May’s mission is to deliver dynamic training that sets the foundation for the Coast Guard’s professional culture and develops job-ready skills in our recruits to build our workforce for generations to come. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Josalyn Brown)

Oct. 4, 2021

Body Composition Screenings have started

Here's what you need to know.

Oct. 1, 2021

New electronic travel system launches

Today is the day the new ETS and financial system are on line. What you need to know.

Deputy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Master Chief Charles “Rob” Bushey mentors the recruits of Charlie and Delta 200 inside of the Ida Lewis Auditorium during their visit to U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Feb. 27, 2021.

Sept. 30, 2021

Enlisted members: New branch will help you build a successful career

Master chiefs, senior chiefs and chiefs can apply for a rewarding special assignment as an Enlisted Career Advisor.

Sept. 30, 2021

October DoD365 Boot Camp dates available

Are you ready to learn more about DoD365?

A home is shown Dec. 4, 2020, at the South Post Family Housing area at Fort McCoy, Wis. Twenty-two homes are officer homes (nine three-bedroom and 13 four-bedroom), and 91 are enlisted homes (55 three-bedroom and 36 four-bedroom). The area doubled in size in 2017 after the completion of 57 new homes. Another seven homes are nearly complete in the area. The housing area is managed by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works Housing Division. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

Sept. 29, 2021

Temporary increase in BAH rates for Certain MHAs that have experienced abnormal rental cost increases due to COVID-2019

The financial landscape has affected many of us especially those that have relocated this year. In addition to the temporary extension in the temporary lodging expense (TLE) increase that was previously announced, the Secretary of Defense has authorized a temporary basic allowance for housing (BAH) increase for affected members within 56 military

Florida Air National Guardsmen from the 125th Fighter Wing assist citizens with special needs into a special needs shelter opened at the Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida Sept. 9, 2017. The shelter is one of 11 opened in Duval County to protect citizens from Hurricane Irma. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Buchanan/Released)

Sept. 29, 2021

Members: enrollment in the Special Needs Program can benefit your family and make your PCS process easier

A Special Needs Program enrollment reminder