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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Chief Warrant Officer Jim Devane, commanding officer, Coast Guard Station Mayport, Fla., is awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Monday June 6, 2011, at a ceremony in Jacksonville. 37 members of Coast Guard Station Mayport were awarded the medal for their performance of duty in supporting the Army's Military Outload Mission in the Jacksonville area. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Evanson

Sept. 27, 2022

REMINDER: Submit your unit, service, campaign, and expeditionary awards to the Personnel Support Division  

Help the Coast Guard maintain up to date historical award files by submitting your awards now. 

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Sept. 26, 2022

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month  - Support for Persons at Elevated Risk for Suicide

If you are close to someone who has experienced a recent suicidal crisis and who may not be fully recovered. How do you think about their risk and what kind of support can you provide?  It is likely that you or someone else played a key role in encouraging their pursuit of urgent mental health care and/or a formal suicide risk assessment.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Lindsey Peters conducts duties as a health services technician at the Coast Guard Baltimore Clinic in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 8, 2013. The health services technician (HS) provides necessary routine as well as emergency healthcare services and is assigned to a large Coast Guard clinic, small sickbay ashore, or on cutters. Services could include direct medical care for personnel and families; assisting medical and dental officers; performing diagnostic testing, x-rays, and clinical lab tests; prescribing medications; administering immunizations; performing minor surgical procedures, and much more. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis.

Sept. 23, 2022

New training opportunity for health services specialists 

HSs now have an opportunity to attend Behavioral Health Technician C-School

An official Coast Guard photograph of Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Christine Valdez in dress uniform. (U.S. Coast Guard

Sept. 23, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Latina SPARs—Minority trailblazers of World War II

Women all over the country volunteered to serve during World War II. Here are a few Latina SPARs who answered the call.

Coast Guard crews from Station Little Creek, Virginia and Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina conduct helicopter hoist training off the coast of Virginia Beach, July 26, 2021. Coast Guard members around the nation practice their craft daily to remain Semper Paratus, Always Ready. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann.

Sept. 23, 2022

Coast Guard announces Surge Staffing business process rules update

Developing new tools to adapt to new challenges

Participants listen to the presenters at the 40th annual meeting of the Coast Guard National Retiree Council’s (CGNRC), Sept. 7-8, 2022. (USCG photo)

Sept. 22, 2022

Coast Guard Commandant hosts 40th annual Coast Guard National Retiree Council meeting 

CGNRC continues to foster communication between service leadership and retirees.

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Sept. 22, 2022

Two simple steps DHS employees can take on SeeSayDay

Sep. 25 is SeeSayDay. Here's how you can get involved.

Thinking that someone else must have already reported suspicious behavior can lead to no one calling in an important tip that could prevent a terrorist attack.

Sept. 21, 2022

Insider Threat Awareness Month is here. Are you ready?

Here are some myths and facts about insider threats.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Heath Jones swears in new members to the Greater Washington Area Coast Guard Enlisted Association, Sept. 8, 2022. The CGEA is an organization whose purpose is to assist fellow shipmates, support commands in times of need, and serve actively in community affairs. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Jetta Disco.

Sept. 20, 2022

EPM-4 opens its doors!  

It’s time to start thinking about a session with the new Enlisted Career Advisory Branch. 

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Sept. 19, 2022

TSP changes that you need to know 

Log in, ensure that your beneficiary designation is accurate, check out the TSP app