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An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River hoists an aviation survival technician from the Columbia River during rescue training in Warrenton, Oregon, Tuesday, Apr.. 20, 2021. Coast Guard responders train to keep proficient and ready to respond at a moments notice to a call for help. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Oldham.

May 20, 2021

Bravo Zulu

Thank you to members displaying exceptional courage, Congratulations on well-deserved awards!

Posed photograph of Filipino Steward’s Mate 1st Class Modesto Magbanoa, who served in both world wars. (Ancestry.com)

May 14, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Asian cuttermen--the first 100 years of unique service history

Here's a bit of history of Asian and Pacific Islanders serving in the Coast Guard

Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment crew members stand on the stern of a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat after completing drills off the Washington coast, Nov. 14, 2020. The members regularly train in heavy surf near the mouth of the Columbia River so boatcrews are ready to respond in all conditions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)

May 13, 2021

Bravo Zulu Column

Members recognized for achievements, and Covid-19 restrictions couldn’t put a damper on good-hearted pranks between rivals CGA and the Merchant Marine Academy

May 12, 2021

Solicitation: 2020 John J. Jaskot Governmental Affairs Officer of the Year Award

Full-time and collateral-duty active duty, civilians, reservists and auxiliarists are eligible.

Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year, Seaman Theodore Kirkbride, spends time surfing and skateboarding with his Little Brother from the Big Brother Big Sister program. He has dedicated more than 100 hours volunteering with the Big Brother Big Sister of Maui program. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

May 11, 2021

Coast Guardsman assigned to Coast Guard Station Maui receives Enlisted Person of the Year award

The Coast Guard named Seaman Theodore Kirkbride as the service's Enlisted Person of the Year.

Coast Guard Auxiliarist Bob Emami and Lt. Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii load masks aboard a Coast Guard Auxiliary airplane at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Hawaii, May 28, 2020. Two Coast Guard Auxiliary airplanes transported 60,000 masks to Maui as part of the state of Hawaii's COVID-19 pandemic response. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew West/Released)

May 11, 2021

Bravo Zulu to Randel McCormick, 2020 Auxiliary Diversity Award winner

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Auxiliary

U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Laurie A Kennedy, the gunner’s mate rating force master chief, stands in front of a decommissioned canon after being pinned master chief at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, July 21, 2020. Kennedy was the first female gunner’s mate to be pinned master chief in Coast Guard history.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald Hodges)

May 10, 2021

Solicitation: 2021 Women’s Leadership and Excellence in Diversity Awards

Calling for nominations for the 2021 Women’s Leadership and Excellence in Diversity Awards.

The 2020 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year Awardee, Jennifer Walker, is shown (top right) with her husband, Petty Officer 1st Class Bradley Walker (top left) and their two children: Anderson (bottom left) and Trent (bottom right).

May 7, 2021

Honoring the Coast Guard Ombudsman of the Year

National Military Spouses Day—Congratulations to all of our Ombudsmen volunteers

May 6, 2021

Military families: Child care fee relief available

The National Military Family Associations is accepting applications through May 14.

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Commandant, Adm. Charles Ray, speaks to Coast Guardsmen and women at Base LA/LB about the value of it service members and the Coast Guard leadership's commitment to the Sexual Assault Prevention, Response and Recovery program in San Pedro, California, May 2, 2019. April is designated Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Ian Gray)

May 6, 2021

Bravo Zulu Column

Recognizing those who go above and beyond in the sexual assault prevention and response, and solicitations for upcoming awards and scholarships