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Petty Officer 1st Class Britney Cabrales monitors the engineering plant in Main Control aboard the Coast Guard Cutter William Tate during a family cruise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Anthony Cabrales)

Sept. 29, 2023

“This is where I belong.” — Why Petty Officer 1st Class Britney Cabrales serves at sea

This is the seventh in a series of articles where cuttermen discuss why they go to sea.  

Sept. 28, 2023

Calling all military members: The Workplace Gender Relations survey closes Oct. 20

Thank you for your participation and providing valuable data to help us make our climate healthier.

A Coast Guard officer's cover, sword, gloves, and ribbons are displayed together with the American Flag.

Sept. 27, 2023

Mid-term Counseling: Do more than check the box

In today’s dynamic work environment, it is critical for organizations to foster continuous professional development opportunities.

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) offers programs for officers, enlisted and civilian leaders interested in furthering their homeland security career and growing their network.

Sept. 26, 2023

Calling all Enlisted, Officer, and Civilian Leaders: apply to CHDS now!

Develop your leadership skills at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Applications now being accepted!

Coast Guard crews held a recruiting bonanza on Pier 17 South Street Seaport during the Baroque Eagle’s visit in late July. Events included a harbor welcome parade flyover, public tours, and a search and rescue demonstration by Station New York and Air Station Atlantic City. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

Sept. 26, 2023

Top Recruiting Liaisons show what success looks like

Recent Recruiting Liaisons of the Month seized on opportunities to engage in the community to raise awareness of the Coast Guard.

Members moving after Sept. 30 should work with their commands and Personnel & Admin shop to arrange the move.

Sept. 25, 2023

PCS Assist Team ends Sept. 30

The Coast Guard’s seven-member Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Assist Team will wrap up on Sept. 30.

PFM offers these events because we all must understand how to maximize our benefits in retirement and the more planning you can do today will only set yourself up for success,

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard Retirement and Benefits Service Center helps civilians prepare for life after government service

Webinar presents everything you need to know about FERS and Medicare but didn’t know you needed to ask

Eddie Hernandez’s black and white service portrait showing him prior to his tour in Vietnam. (Courtesy of the Hernandez Family)

Sept. 22, 2023

The Long Blue Line: Eddie Hernandez and smallboat operations in Vietnam

Hernandez was assigned to the 82-foot Coast Guard patrol boat Point Cypress, which served along the Cau Mau Peninsula on the southern-most tip of South Vietnam.

The Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety invites you to add your questions or concerns for the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) to their Ideas@Work campaign now through Oct. 26.

Sept. 21, 2023

You can make a difference in boating safety

Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety needs your input for National Recreational Boating Safety Survey questions

The new Intelligence Professional (IP) Insignia recognizes the professional qualifications of active duty, reserve, and civilian specialists in the intelligence field.

Sept. 19, 2023

Coast Guard intelligence professionals gain new qualification insignia

Uniformed servicemembers, civilian intelligence specialists can earn recognition