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Changes this year will be more targeted, thanks to recruiting numbers going up.

Aug. 9, 2024

Coast Guard releases Force Alignment plan for AY25

Changes this year will be more targeted, thanks to recruiting numbers going up.

Students in Unit 5 troubleshooting galley equipment such as deep fat fryers, ranges, and ovens. (EMCS Jason Sardinas, EM school chief)

July 21, 2023

New conduits for EM lateral entry and post-service civilian careers

Programs set future and past service members up for smooth career transitions.

The new legal program military qualification insignia recognizes the Coast Guard’s military and civilian specialists in the field of law.

May 9, 2023

Legal program unveils qualification insignia for military members, civilians

Lt. Cmdr. Brett McCall of Sector Detroit designed the lighthouse-centric insignia.

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle crewmembers and Coast Guard Academy officer candidates celebrate a job well done while navigating on the bridge of the Eagle Sept. 17, 2012. Officer candidates from the Academy spend two weeks of their 17-week training aboard Eagle to improve their seamanship, teamwork and leadership skills. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)

Jan. 25, 2023

Coast Guard launches critically trained officers program

An active duty officer with critical skills may recommission as a reserve officer at a higher paygrade without going before a promotion board

A small boat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts a safety patrol near the cutter while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2012. Boatswain's mates (BM) are capable of performing almost any task in connection with deck maintenance, small boat operations, navigation, and supervising all personnel assigned to a ship's deck force or shore unit, and are in charge of the newest Coast Guard small boats while conducting search and rescue, aids to navigation, law enforcement and security operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis)

Jan. 19, 2023

Coast Guard announces Advance-to-Position (A2P) Beta Test

New policy affects select ratings and paygrades.

The Coast Guard Barque Eagle is in Boston Harbor, Thursday, July 23, 2015. The Eagle, operated by the pre-World War II German navy and taken as a war reparation by the U.S., is now a training ship where cadets and officer candidates learn leadership and practical seamanship skills. (U.S. photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham)

Nov. 17, 2022

Coast Guard launches new Lateral Entry initiative

The Coast Guard is bringing quality applicants into the workforce. Here’s how.

June 23, 2021

Commandant outlines diversity and inclusion progress, goals

Adm. Karl Schultz testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security

Montgomery Grace Norton, daughter of Seaman David and Allie Norton, gazes at her surroundings as her father holds her before she is to be dedicated during a ceremony aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Greenbrier in Natchez, Miss., May 25, 2013.

March 25, 2021

Here's how the Coast Guard can support your fertility journey

Leaders at all levels should be familiar with these policies, resources

PETALUMA, Calif. (June 23, 2005) An electronics technician (ET) "A" school student at TRACEN Petaluma troubleshoots a circuit board as part of basic electronics training. USCG photo by PA1 Barry Lane.

Feb. 19, 2021

Enlisted bonus for Electronics Technician "A" School

$20,000 available for both new, current members

Dec. 17, 2020

Vice Adm. Michael McAllister (DCMS): Mission Support Action Plan Update

Well into his third year as the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Vice Adm. McAllister writes about Mission Support’s achievements thus far and objectives for the future.