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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)

April 22, 2021

Frontline Focus

Read about this week's operational highlights

Coast Guard 13th District personnel receive COVID-19 vaccine

April 21, 2021

Coast Guard surpasses 50% fully vaccinated

Full speed ahead to restore readiness

Master Chief Rashaun Morris retirement ceremony Cape Cod, October 17, 2020. Morris retired after 33 years of service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Tobon)

April 21, 2021

Planning your separation or retirement

Learn tips for separation preparation

Deckplate Leader of the Week is Senior Chief Petty officer Joshua Reeve, the officer in charge of Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Long Island Sound and the vice president of the New Haven Chief Petty Officers Academy Chapter.

April 21, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer Joshua Reeve

Our Deckplate Leader of the Week is Senior Chief Petty Officer Joshua Reeve, the officer in charge of Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Long Island Sound.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2016) A merchant mariner aboard the fast sealift ship SS Capella (T-AKR 293) mans the helm as the ship is underway to conduct a 120-hour turbo activation. The U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) conducts turbo activation to measure personnel and material readiness of the selected Ready Reserve Force. Capella, more than 40-years-old, is still among the fastest cargo ships in the world and capable of transporting nearly all equipment needed to outfit a full mechanized brigade of the U.S. Army. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Billy Ho/Released)

April 21, 2021

New courses developed by the Military to Mariner Program and approved by the National Maritime Center ease pathway to earning credentials

Here's a pathway to receive your merchant mariner credentials.

April 20, 2021

Enrollment is open for the Coast Guard Mentoring Program

You can be among the first to participate in the new Coast Guard Mentoring Program.

NEW LONDON, Conn. – U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard speaks at the Eclipse 2021 Awards Presentation, April 10, 2021. The purpose of Eclipse is to foster an inclusive environment by stimulating a community dialog that promotes a culture of respect. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by First Class Cadet Jordan Park)

April 20, 2021

Eclipse 2021: "Stronger together: Building bridges through a culture of respect."

Eclipse is part of a cadet-run tradition established by the Coast Guard Academy’s Genesis Council in the 1970’s with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and mentorship.

Command Master Chief Petty Officer James Bach passes the watch to Master Chief Petty Officer Jahmal Pereira during the Ninth Coast Guard District's change-of-watch ceremony in Cleveland, June 6, 2018. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Coast Guard's Ninth District, Rear Adm. Joanna Nunan.

April 20, 2021

Solicitation for CSEL AY22

Are you interested in serving as a Gold or Silver Badge?

Sneak peek: Bring Your Children to OUR Work Day

April 19, 2021

Hey kids, come visit us at work this Thursday!

All America's kids are invited! Fly a helicopter, launch a rescue mission, protect wildlife, test an oil sample, and more! Learn about careers in science, technology, engineering, math and law enforcement.

April 19, 2021

Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan nominated to be Coast Guard Vice Commandant, first Coast Guard female 4-star admiral

Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan has been nominated by the White House to be the next Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.