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Representing the winners in each category of the 2020 Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards are, from left, Auxiliarist Alvaro Ferrando, Cmdr. Joel Carse, Cmdr. Baxter Smoak, Douglas Campbell, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristin Talbott and Petty Officer 1st Class James Lenkiewicz.

May 27, 2021

The Top Six Coast Guard Innovations of 2020

Great ideas from around the Coast Guard are recognized at the Thomsen Innovation Awards

A team from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy participated in the National Security Agency’s 20th annual National Cyber Exercise (NCX), a three-day cyber competition that tests the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills virtually, April 8-10, 2021. The Coast Guard Academy recently instituted a Cyber Systems degree to meet the needs of the services cyber security strategy of defending cyber space, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Medley)

May 27, 2021

CGCYBER keeps both Coast Guard’s networks and the Marine Transportation System safe from outside intrusions

Current events demonstrate the importance of cyber security

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 31, 202) Sister ships USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) moor side-by-side March 31, 2021, at Sector San Juan as they continue their journey to their new homeport. Charles Moulthrope and Robert Goldman are en route to their new homeport in Bahrain in support of the Navy’s U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. While in the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, the crews will support engagements with partner countries strengthening relationships and demonstrating our continued commitment to global maritime security and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

May 27, 2021

Bravo Zulu

A major step forward was taken in replacing the service’s aging river buoy and inland construction tenders; Congratulations to all members and civilian employees on their accomplishments!

James Price received his Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences (2020) from Ohio State University. He studied the microbial communities and trophic strategies of Hawaiian corals in the context of a changing climate. He also earned a Master of Science in Biology from Purdue University – Fort Wayne and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Southern University. Price grew up in Suwanee, Georgia.

May 26, 2021

Prestigious marine policy Sea Grant Knauss fellowships join the Coast Guard

Coast Guard’s response directorate receives placements after lengthy hiatus from the fellowship program

The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle's crew gather with local community and industry members for a group photo on the deck of the Eagle Aug. 3, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia. The local community and industry members consisted of people from Minority Serving Institutions, Norfolk State University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Cmdr. Ann Bassolino.

May 26, 2021

Comin' Back Strong!

Join us for Wellness Wednesday discussion today to discus getting back to normal.

May 26, 2021

FSAFeds announces special enrollment period

The new June enrollment period is just one of a few important changes you need to know about.

Lanthier is an inspirational leader to members of all ranks. Throughout the global pandemic, he remained a trusted mentor who consistently sought out and excelled at the most challenging of assignments. Recognizing a need to assist the unit’s medical clinic that serves over 30 units across the Gulf Coast, he quickly volunteered to not only serve as a contract tracer, but alternate between the clinic chief to provide daily updates to the command on members in isolation/quarantine and any anticipated impact to the unit. As a qualified tracer, he remained an expert on the changing Coast Guard and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) policies, serving as a subject matter expert to the command. Furthermore, Lanthier excelled as the acting command master chief on multiple occasions at the Coast Guard’s only combined training center, operational air station, and base. Lastly, he established new programs to assist unit families.

May 26, 2021

Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer Nicolas Lanthier

Our Leader of the Week is Senior Chief Petty Officer Nicolas Lathier

May 25, 2021

PCS expenses have you stressed? Know your options

Moving is expensive, here are some resources to help

Public private venture partners the Department of Defense with private companies in order to provide quality military family housing faster.

May 25, 2021

Housing market woes? PPV housing might be your answer

The Department of Defense partners with private companies in order to provide quality military family housing faster.

May 25, 2021

BAH Rates 101: What every USCG member should know

Some of this info may surprise you!