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Lt. Cmdr. Matt Walter is one of only 2,738 to have earned the international emergency management credential. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Oct. 24, 2022

Credentialing Assistance Program's Phase II offers a wealth of new opportunities

Members can apply $4,500 per fiscal year toward credentialing certification.

Staff Sgt. Curtstein Luckett, left, and Staff Sgt. Christina House, focus on completing a practical exercise during the Basic Skills Education Program course held at the 88th Readiness Division Education Center, Fort McCoy, Wis., in January 2022. (Army photo by Cheryl Phillips)

Oct. 18, 2022

Tuition Assistance for the Coast Guard workforce has been extended for FY 23

Updated policy extends the Tuition Assistance Program into 2023.

oast Guard boot camp recruits shout a response to their company commander at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey, May 18, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

July 25, 2022

Attracting talent in Puerto Rico

New recruitment opportunities are on the horizon in Puerto Rico

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July 5, 2022

Boat Forces STAN Team Embraces Modernized Ready Learning

Learn about the New Rescue and Survival Systems on the milSuite site

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Breanna Kinchen-Wood, a marine science technician at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, documents the findings of hazardous materials inspections, at the Port of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 18, 2018. The Coast Guard inspects cargoes and containers for undeclared hazardous materials and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations on shipping hazardous materials. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lisa Ferdinando)

May 23, 2022

More money, benefits in the credentialing assistance pilot program

FORCECOM's updates expand benefits and increase financial support

U.S. Air Force Capt. Perry Byrd, 315th Training Squadron instructor, explains concepts to students in the 14N Intelligence Officer course, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 6, 2021. Byrd graduated from the 14N course in 2015 and transferred the course credits towards his master’s degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves) *NOTE: This photo has been edited to distort computer classification markers.

March 31, 2022

Changes in tuition assistance for military and civilian members

Increase in tuition assistance, opportunity for dual degrees, civilians now able to use

Training Center Petaluma (TRACEN) Petaluma Facilities Engineers oversee base seeding operation by local farmers Courtesy: Lt. Sarah Kukich)

Nov. 23, 2021

Training Center Petaluma grows organically

Training Center Petaluma has over 300 acres of the training center property dedicated to organic farming

Company commanders present the senior recruit company with their Coast Guard Emblem at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., July 29, 2013. The presentation of the Emblem signifies another step in the recruits' progress to earning the title "Coast Guardsman." (Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska)

Oct. 22, 2021

ASVAB score requirements changing for “A” schools

New updates to ASVAB composite score requirements and waiver options increase the opportunity to serve and enroll in the "A" school of your choice.

Lois Bouton, who served as a SPAR from 1943 to 1945, went on to write more than 100,000 letters to Coast Guard members over a span of 50 years, earning her the affectionate title, “The Coast Guard Lady.” Photo courtesy of Lois Bouton.

Sept. 30, 2021

BZ: Help meet the challenge of making 2021 the year “The Coast Guard Lady” receives the most cards ever to mark her 102nd birthday, and more

BZ: Help meet the challenge of making 2021 the year “The Coast Guard Lady” receives the most cards ever to mark her 102nd birthday; Participate in the “Eight Bells—A Sea Service Celebration”; Happy 74th Birthday to the United States Air Force.

Seaman Breanna Johnson is the 1000th enrollee in the new U.S. Coast Guard mentoring program.

Sept. 15, 2021

Seaman at Petaluma becomes 1,000th enrollee in the Mentoring Program

By signing up for mentoring, the SK found a path to grow personally and professionally