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Chip Switzer proposes to Fireman Stefanie Garret, a member of the engineering department aboard Coast Guard Cutter Midgett, at Coast Guard Base Seattle after the ship's crew returned from a 75-day counter-narcotics patrol, March 21, 2013. Garret was unaware that Switzer would propose upon her return home, and answered yes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener)

May 5, 2021

Increase your personal readiness by finding the right relationship—Learn how this Wellness Wednesday

Join us for Wellness Wednesday

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May 4, 2021

 iLEAD council seeks to enhance employee experience related to leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion 

The work of the council is focused on bringing the concerns of local units to highest levels of Coast Guard leadership  

Members of the Incident Command Post for Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur participate in a briefing in Tyler, Texas, August 27, 2020, several hours after Hurricane Laura made landfall. The team is primarily focused on reconstituting the maritime transportation system and addressing any maritime pollution concerns. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Christie Hamilton)

May 4, 2021

Reservists help revolutionize ICS courses with new training methods

Readiness means qualification, and qualification means training.

Graduates of aviation maintenance technician school class 166-21, gather to celebrate completing their initial schooling in the Coast Guard, Dec. 22, 2020 at Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Shown are (back row left to right) Petty Officers 3rd Class Reece A. Williams, Hunter G. Morris, Christopher J. Pavlik, Darien T. Neely, Shea C. Erickson, Herbert A. Pitts, and Patrick R. Brown, and (front row, left to right), Petty Officers 3rd Class Hadi Yaagoubi, Jordan E. Sanchez, Ryley K. Smith, Christian D. Mirenda, Kayle W. Bosley, and James T. Carabin. The first class to graduate using the RAP program.

May 3, 2021

Insights from first generation of Aviation Rating Apprentice Program graduates 

The Coast Guard ATTC Elizabeth City recently graduated the first generation of aviation technician; here is what they have to say about the program

Chief Petty Officer Paul Jones, executive officer at Aids to Navigation Team Two Rivers, Wisconsin, leads a discussion on leadership with his peers at the 3rd annual Women’s Leadership Symposium in Milwaukee, March 30, 2017. The symposium brought together leaders from all levels of the service to discuss leadership, mentorship and resources available to contribute to the success of the Coast Guard’s missions. (Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Tom Morrell)

May 3, 2021

Coast Guard Mentoring Program enrollment now open

Find a mentoring match in a candidate pool of more than 300

Official photograph of Harry Hamlet during his term as commandant. (U.S. Coast Guard)

April 30, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Hamlet—Revenue Cutterman, Hero, Coast Guard Commandant, author of “The Creed”

Coast Guardsman’s Creed was one of Harry Hamlet’s many contributions to a Coast Guard he loved and served.

Capt. Eva VanCamp speaks at the Memorial Service with Fireman Apprentice Christopher Garcia-Rivera and Senior Chief Petty Officer Erich White from Station Eaton’s Neck, Huntingtion Station, New York, in April 24, 2021. Photo by Lt. Tony Emanuele.

April 30, 2021

Remembering a Hero through physical fitness

Coast Guard members come together to remember Petty Officer Nate Bruckenthal

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April 30, 2021

Reserve OERs in a nutshell

Here are some tips regarding the officer evaluation system

Cmdr. Benjamin Goff relieved Cmdr. Dorothy Hernaez as commanding officer of the USCGC Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) in a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Virginia, April 21, 2021. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, the Atlantic Area commander presided over the event. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Katy Kilroy/Released)

April 29, 2021

Frontline Focus

USCG Cutter Tampa offloads $94.6M in cocaine, USCG Cutter Harriet Lane welcomes new commanding officer

NEW LONDON, Conn. – U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard speaks at the Eclipse 2021 Awards Presentation, April 10, 2021. The purpose of Eclipse is to foster an inclusive environment by stimulating a community dialog that promotes a culture of respect. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by First Class Cadet Jordan Park)

April 29, 2021

Bravo Zulu

Congratulations to multiple award winners across the Coast Guard, and Reenlistment eligibility for selective reenlistment bonus information is now available