My Coast Guard News

Nov. 14, 2024

How a retooled Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) is improving its approach for addressing sexual misconduct cases

Modernization brings new training, updated procedures, and better ways to help victims through the process.

The VA offers support to sexual assault survivors.

July 25, 2024

Commandant updates Congress one year after Accountability and Transparency Review

“We have made great progress across all actions” and have also identified and completed additional actions aligned with the ATR's objectives.

June 18, 2024

Coast Guard answers questions the workforce may have after the Commandant’s recent testimony

Key topics addressed include forward progress on the Commandant’s Directed Actions, support for victims, and the DHS Office of the Inspector General investigation.

May 28, 2024

Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Coast Guard

“I am dedicated to demonstrating through actions and change that the Coast Guard is worthy of your trust and respect.” - Adm. Linda Fagan

Feb. 29, 2024

Take a closer look at the Coast Guard’s Safe to Report policy

The Safe to Report policy helps protect victims who want to report a sexual assault. It also provides direction for field commanders and the Office of the Chief Prosecutor on how to handle collateral misconduct.

Feb. 6, 2024

Strengthening Coast Guard culture

The Coast Guard establishes an Enterprise Victim Advocate, encourages reporting by removing barriers, and more to address sexual assault and harassment in the Service.

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.

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.

In some parts of our Coast Guard, there is a disconnect between the workplace experience we talk about, and the experience our people are actually having. The Operation Fouled Anchor investigation revealed clear evidence of that in the Coast Guard Academy’s past. But today the dissonance is present in other parts of the Service, and it is revealed not only by reports of sexual assault, but by instances of harassment, bullying, retaliation, and other inappropriate behavior.

Aug. 11, 2023

Accountability and Transparency Review to ensure a culture where everyone is safe and valued

“Eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment in our Service is everyone's responsibility,” said Rear Adm. Miriam Lafferty.