Latest Officer News

July 11, 2022

Bootcamp company commanders prepare academy cadets for leadership  

Preparing future Coast Guard officers for service. 

July 8, 2022

Retirees now have more time to transition into their forever home 

A recent amendment to the JTR gives members three years to transport household goods after active duty retirement. 

July 8, 2022

The Long Blue Line: A big band Coastie and his Italian prisoners go to town in WWII

Playing through the years.

July 7, 2022

New qualification insignias will acknowledge members’ specialty accomplishments

More professional communities - including civilians - will soon be able to earn qualification insignia

July 7, 2022

New initiative will streamline purchasing  

The "Buy Better Revolution" effort will help modernize the service's contracting and procurement process.

July 5, 2022

CGA welcomes the largest number of women in an incoming class                                               

In the Class of 2026, 43% of the incoming students are women  

July 1, 2022

Calling all leaders: Coast Guard releases a step-by-step guide to developing your skills

The new 8-page guide is broken down by career stage

July 1, 2022

The Long Blue Line: The journalist rating

From wartime communications PAs tell our service's story

June 30, 2022

The Coast Guard Recruiting Liaison Program is in full swing 

Recruiting Liaisons are assisting with outreach and engagement strategies within their local units. 

June 29, 2022

Update on Safe Homes Initiative

Keeping our people safe and complying with new federal standards