Oct. 7, 2020

The Value of an Extra C – The New C5ISC 

In one of the largest organizational restructuring of a unit in the past decade, the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) was established this past June.

Oct. 7, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek—Improve Your Nutrition, Increase Your Metabolism 

This week’s Wellness Wednesday will cover a broad range of nutrition and lifestyle topics - factors affecting metabolism, preventing weight gain, building muscle, and fad diets - to help promote readiness and resiliency to those who serve.

Oct. 7, 2020

Deck Plate Leader of the Week: Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Frisbie

Our Deck Plate Leader of the week is Thomas Frisbie, officer in charge, Station Gulfport!

Oct. 2, 2020

Photo Friday: Chucky the Unicorn secures its place in history

Meet Chucky the Unicorn, now on display in the Coast Guard Museum in New London, Conn.

Oct. 2, 2020

Geographic stability for reservists is here

Flexible Personnel Allowance List (FlexPAL) will provide Reservists more geographic stability. 

Sept. 30, 2020

Announcing the DHS Leader Development Speakers Talent Bank

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks speakers and facilitators to join its Leader Development Talent Bank.

Sept. 30, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek: The Impact of Dietary Supplements on Your Health 

Join us for Wellness Wednesday today as we discuss dietary supplements.

Sept. 28, 2020

Does your CAC or USID card expire soon?

The Department of Defense issued a temporary waiver for expiring identification cards – both common access cards (CAC) cards and Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards – during the pandemic. The waiver for CACs sunsets Sept. 30, as anticipated. USID card holders are getting a little more time; their expired cards will work through June 30, 2021.

Sept. 28, 2020

New federal employees, military personnel to see higher TSP contribution 

New active duty and reserve military members, and new federal civilian employees who are covered by the Blended Retirement System (BRS), will now automatically be enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) at five percent of their basic pay. This change will take effect Oct. 1, 2020. 
 

Sept. 28, 2020

Coast Guard Resources: Chaplains – A Q&A with Sector Detroit’s local chaplain, Chaplain Jim Dewey

Chaplains are there for members and their families in ways truly unique from other people in their lives. They are mentors, advisors, and spiritual counselors to the Coast Guard workforce. They also play a critical role in suicide prevention.