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Feb. 16, 2021

Young artists: Enter the 2021 student art contest

This year's theme is "Seafarers: At the core of shipping's future."

Feb. 12, 2021

Family event: Join NFL stars Aaron Jones, Jonathan Allen, during the ProCamps kick-off

Kick-off open to all ages! These camps teach military children the fundamentals of football, teamwork and how to make new friends.

Airman 1st Class Wade Helms calls the names of travelers to board a bus that will take them to an awaiting C-5 Galaxy bound for Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on April 17. The 60th, 44th, 55th, and 82nd Aerial Port Squadrons operates AMC's primary west coast aerial port. During CY08 the Travis team loaded 51,849 cargo tons, 43,486 passengers and supported 5,393 missions. The unit, its flights and people have garnered top awards from command to national defense level. They support seven U.S. Air Force major commands, Department of Homeland Security, and all DoD services' air transportation needs with a budget of $4.8 million. More than 530 assigned personnel support traffic management services, passenger/cargo movement on airlift missions maintaining a global deployment capability for the largest wing in AMC.

Feb. 12, 2021

NEW: Travel, leave policy for Calendar Year 2021

Here are new travel and leave policies for Calendar Year 2021

8. Lt.j.g. Joseph Jenkins on the bridge late in World War II. (photo courtesy of the Jenkins Family)

Feb. 11, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Lt. j.g. Joseph Jenkins—first African American commissioned officer in the 20th century

Celebrating African American Heritage Month - the Coast Guard's first African American commissioned officer

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone (middle) and Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Carroll (right) get a tour of the bridge aboard the Spirit of Norfolk while transiting to Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Virginia, March 6, 2020. The two servicemembers were participating in the Cyber Component Commanders’ Conference, which served to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining strong cyber security postures within the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Katlin Kilroy)

Feb. 11, 2021

Coast Guard cyber forces ready themselves for new challenges: The new National Maritime Cybersecurity Plan

Coast Guard Cyber Command and the Office of Cyberspace Forces are evolving the already sharp skills of the cyber workforce to meet new requirements of the NMCP.

Coast Guard rescues 3 stranded on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas

Feb. 10, 2021

Watch: Coast Guard crew rescues group stranded on a Bahamas island for 33 days

Group apparently survived on coconuts

A crew member aboard Cutter Flying Fish salutes after hoisting the flag during morning colors.

Feb. 10, 2021

Coast Guard updates transgender policy

No Coast Guard members were separated due to gender identity under the previous administration's policy.

Feb. 10, 2021

What’s that new screen? Meet your Pixel dashboard

Coast Guard-designed tool will free up your desktop space

CPO Jamison Smith receives 2020 GEICO Military Service Award

Feb. 10, 2021

Chief Petty Officer Jamison Smith receives 2020 GEICO Military Service Award

Smith is a volunteer fire fighter, teaches children about fire safety

Petty Officer 2nd Class Allison Matthews, a damage controlman, aboard USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620) conducts a throttle round in the engineroom at sea on Aug. 27, 2020.

Feb. 10, 2021

DC, EM, ET, MK ratings: Learn about the new sea time requirements

Petty officers will get experience while on land, and also while at sea.