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210223-N-EH998-1039 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2021) Security responds to wounded sailor during active shooter drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is at Norfolk Naval Shipyard undergoing its Docking Planned Incremental Availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cryton Vandiesal)

March 24, 2021

Let’s discuss solutions for stress

Stressed? Join the Coast Guard’s Health Promotion Program Manager and Employee Assistance Program Manager to talk about stress, how it can impact us, and what you can do to mitigate it.

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March 23, 2021

DHS wants your input to become more effective, efficient

The Department of Homeland Security is looking for ideas and suggestions from its stakeholders

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March 23, 2021

Best Places to Work: Sector Virginia

Learn more about Sector Virginia.

March 23, 2021

Do you need to become better oriented with CG SUPRT services available to you?

Attend a CG SUPRT training this month to learn more about the app.

March 22, 2021

Panel: Meet four female Asian-American USCG trailblazers

You don’t want to miss this event!

Vice Adm. Michael F. McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support

March 22, 2021

DCMS gives response to SOTCG

Vice Adm. Michael F. McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, responds to the State of the Coast Guard.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandra Hartman prepares to release the tether lines on one of the USCGC Stone's (WMSL 758) small boats for launch off the coast of Northern Brazil on Jan. 14, 2021. The Stone conducted training with the Brazilian navy ship Guaiba and shared rescue and law enforcement methods. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

March 22, 2021

New: Concealed-carry credentialing program for Coast Guard law enforcement personnel

Current and former law enforcement officers can carry a personally owned firearm concealed while off-duty, not in uniform, in any jurisdiction in the U.S. with certain exceptions.

Portrait of Coast Guard Vice Commandant Vice Adm. Charles Ray.

March 19, 2021

Vice Commandant: I charge YOU with eliminating sexual harassment and assault in our service

Coast Guard Vice Commandant communicates with the workforce about SAPRR and AHHI.

Faded photograph of double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch wearing his U.S. Lighthouse keeper’s uniform with the Gold Medal. (Coast Guard Collection)

March 19, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Cleveland hero, FRC namesake, double Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient Frederick Hatch, Part II. 

His story begins on a dark and stormy night, with harbor tugs losing control of a lumber-laden schooner with civilians aboard.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kris Kornegay-Gober, a reserve member of Sector Maryland, recently competed in a U.S. pre-Olympic trial event where he came in fourth in the high jump with a jump of 6’8” against a talented field. Kornegay-Gober, a Washington, D.C., native, is training with hopes of making the U.S. Olympic Team for this summer’s Games in Tokyo.

March 18, 2021

Coast Guard Yard reservist trains for summer Olympics in Tokyo

“MST3 was part of a group of reservists that responded to a call for help when the pandemic first hit.”