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2019-2022 Coast Guard Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan

March 4, 2022

For Action: Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan survey

Active duty, reservists, civilians and auxiliarists: Please share your thoughts by April 4, to create a service where all can thrive.

U.S. Coast Guard cadet 1/c Olivia Kamwela, co-president of the Academy's Genesis Council, poses for an environmental portrait on the front steps of Hamilton Hall, Jan. 28. Kamwela posed for a feature photoshoot and social media campaign to be shared on the Academy's social media in early February. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

Feb. 28, 2022

Creating a more diverse academy class through mentoring

The Coast Guard Academy’s Minority Outreach Team connects with aspiring cadets, lends hand through academic career

Deputy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Master Chief Charles “Rob” Bushey mentors the recruits of Charlie and Delta 200 inside of the Ida Lewis Auditorium during their visit to U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Feb. 27, 2021.

Sept. 30, 2021

Enlisted members: New branch will help you build a successful career

Master chiefs, senior chiefs and chiefs can apply for a rewarding special assignment as an Enlisted Career Advisor.

June 24, 2021

Event: Sea-Air-Space Expo (Aug. 1-4)

SAS is the largest maritime exposition in the U.S., and is free for USCG members and civilians

Coast Guard Cutter Legare (WMEC 912) patrols in the Caribbean in April 2021. The cutter was deployed in support of Operation Unified Resolve/Martillo under the tactical control of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) and the Seventh Coast Guard District.

June 22, 2021

Here's why your unit should host a Women's Focus Group

For 12 women on the Cutter Legare, a women's gathering provided mentorship and empowerment.

June 22, 2021

Scholars program gives aspiring cadets a leg up

Unique program has a remarkable success rate

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

NEW LONDON, Conn. – U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard speaks at the Eclipse 2021 Awards Presentation, April 10, 2021. The purpose of Eclipse is to foster an inclusive environment by stimulating a community dialog that promotes a culture of respect. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by First Class Cadet Jordan Park)

April 20, 2021

Eclipse 2021: "Stronger together: Building bridges through a culture of respect."

Eclipse is part of a cadet-run tradition established by the Coast Guard Academy’s Genesis Council in the 1970’s with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and mentorship.

Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto currently serves as the Coast Guard’s Assistant Commandant for Intelligence. As the Coast Guard’s Chief of Intelligence, he leads the efforts of over 1,100 intelligence professionals who conduct the service’s intelligence programs, to include collection activities, analysis and production, geospatial intelligence, counterintelligence, cryptology and critical IT and security functions.

March 31, 2021

Virtual Listening Session: Anti-Asian Sentiment

Join this virtual community conversation discussing the recent increase in Anti-Asian Sentiment in the United States.

Dec. 29, 2020

Establishment of an Officer Recruiting Corps

The Coast Guard is establishing a dedicated Officer Recruiting Corps.