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Chief Petty Officer Spencer Wilson pauses for a photo by Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 13, 2015. Wilson, a damage controlman aboard the cutter, is a passionate believer in celebrating the positive influences and traditions that African Americans enrich our nation with. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Honings)

Feb. 5, 2021

African Americans in the Coast Guard: Little known facts

African Americans in the Coast Guard: Little known facts 1790 - African Americans have served since 1790, including in every major American conflict. 1795 - The first documented cutterman to lose his life was African American. 1812 - African-American cuttermen were among the first POWs in service history, captured on cutter James Madison by

DHS Outstanding Unit Award

Jan. 27, 2021

Coast Guard honored with DHS's first Outstanding Unit Award

Eligibility, manner of wear, and other guidance will be forthcoming

Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Korte, Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Harris and Petty Officer 2nd Class Garett Brada, Coast Guard divers attached to Regional Dive Locker West in San Diego, prepare a remotely operated vehicle to scan piers near the port of San Francisco in preparation for Fleet Week Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.

Jan. 27, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Brian Korte

Our deckplate leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Brian Korte, a diver and egress operations chief stationed at U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina!

Jan. 21, 2021

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Joseph Monfred

Our Deckplate leader of the week is BMC Chief Petty Officer Joseph Monfred, a boatswains mate from from Maritime Force Protection Unit (MFPU) Kings Bay, Georgia!

Jan. 15, 2021

Solicitation: Spirit of Hope Award

Applications due by April 16.

Jan. 14, 2021

Solicitation: Marine Environmental Response Awards

Wallace Award nominations are due by March 2.

Jan. 14, 2021

Civilians supporting COVID-19 operations eligible for Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal

Civilians supporting COVID-19 operations eligible for Armed Forces Civilian Service MedalCivilian Coast Guard employees who supported COVID-19 operations may be eligible for the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM).  The Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM) was established to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of the DoD

Jan. 14, 2021

Marine Safety is inspecting the workforce for the next Silver Ancient Trident      

The marine safety community is preparing to pass the silver trident to its next keeper. 

Jan. 8, 2021

Solicitation: Ombudsman of the Year

Ombudsman connect commands and Coast Guard families, and help families find critical services

Jan. 8, 2021

Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Public Affairs Awards

The Coast Guard wants to honor those who provide timely and accurate information so that the public, our legislators and the news media can understand our members' service and its impact.The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs is seeking nominations for two awards: Chief Journalist Alex Haley Award - named for the renowned author and Coast Guard