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An Auxiliary vessel, NUSAR, and crew returns to Coast Guard Station Michigan City after completing a training exercise involving a paddleboarder in distress. This Chicago-based crew traveled across Lake Michigan from Coast Guard Station Chicago for a joint operations training event in Michigan City, Indiana involving active duty, Reserve and Auxiliary personnel in September 2023. The event included both fixed-wing aircraft and small boats - for this exercise, an AUXAIR crew spotted the paddleboarder in the water and routed the coordinates through the watchstanders to the small boats. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo by John Saran, AUXPA1).

Jan. 25, 2024

6 ways Auxiliarists can support their local units

There are plenty of opportunities for you, from public affairs to culinary assistance!

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty, and the Accountability and Transparency team review updates.

Dec. 6, 2023

Commandant sets course for Coast Guard to improve accountability, transparency

Adm. Linda Fagan directs specific actions based on the Accountability and Transparency Review report.

A family of four is posed in front of a field of pink flowers. The words National Adoption Month appear on the left side of the photo. On the right side is Health Services Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jessica Hulon, and her spouse, Amber, is posed beside her. Both Amber, and Jessica are holding one of their respective children on their knee. The kids names are Leo and Penelope.

Nov. 28, 2023

Celebrating National Adoption Month of November

The Coast Guard supports members’ efforts in adopting children.

Holiday Support graphic

Nov. 22, 2023

A Holiday Season of support

If you find yourself or a loved one having trouble this holiday season, support is always available. CG SUPRT offers a variety of services, including free and confidential supportive counseling, and is available 24/7/365.

Navy color background with a white flag outline and the words 2023, Great American Smokeout in red font are on the graphic. Additionally below the flag is while bold font that says "Take the first step towards a smokefree life."

Nov. 13, 2023

During this year's Great American Smokeout, take your first step to quit smoking once and for all

Tune into the weekly Wellness Wednesday on Nov. 15 to chat with Wendy LaRoche, the DoD Substance Use Education Campaign Outreach Lead. LaRoche will discuss how to use YouCanQuit2’s interactive quit plan, the savings calculator and support locator.

A graphic representation of a dock with a boat in the background right off the waters edge there is an old board sign that says "Guard your financial future" it also has a Coast Guard logo on the sign.

Nov. 8, 2023

How to prepare your finances for the unexpected

Are you prepared for a financial setback? The Personal Financial Management Program is a valuable resource available to help!

A blank white slate with a multi colored rainbow style border with a human head silhouette in the middle surrounded by the words disABILITY allies resource group and DARG in bold brown lettering in the center beside the silhouette of the head.

Nov. 7, 2023

Get to know the disABILITY Allies Resource Group

DARG continues the conversation beyond October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month

An orange sun on the horizon of a blue ocean with small black birds flying over the sun and a black bar on the bottom of the photo that says "Community Healing Event."

Nov. 6, 2023

CGA Alumni Association hosts community healing event Nov. 14-15

The event creates a safe space for CGA alumni and allies to foster transparency about the ongoing response to the Fouled Anchor report and provide resources to survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty, and the Accountability and Transparency team review updates.

Oct. 20, 2023

The Accountability and Transparency Review team thanks you for your input

The Coast Guard’s ATR Team is finalizing their report to identify improvements needed to ensure all members have what they need to create and experience a workplace free from sexual assault and harassment.

Two Damage Controlman (DC) A-school students demonstrate proper firefighting techniques in a simulated galley fire at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown on July 15. DCs, along with boatswain’s mates and gunner’s mates are participating in a Vested Crewmember beta test where graduating recruits fill a petty officer third class billet prior to A-School and return to that unit for upon becoming rated. (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Chief Damage Controlman Steve Brochu.)

Oct. 11, 2023

Coast Guard streamlines guaranteed A-school process

EPM beta-tests the Vested Crewmember program by assigning members with guaranteed A-school to a petty officer third class position in their future rating.