U.S. Coast Guard
Recent News About U.S. Coast Guard
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Training Center Cape May celebrates 75 years of recruit training
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May command, staff, and tenant commands celebrated its 75th anniversary of recruit training with a series of events and honored guests on June 8.
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Coast Guard celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month on June 22
The Coast Guard will host honored speaker Lt. Gen. Leah Lauderback, U.S. Air Force, on June 22, as she discusses the Coast Guard’s Pride theme: “Voices for Change: Advocating for Inclusivity.”
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The Long Blue Line: Into the eye of a storm on the wings of an Albatross — Hurricane Laurie, 50 years ago!
On October 21, 1969, The 67-foot wooden fishing vessel Dell G, a former codfish schooner with cut-down masts, just survived a “squall line” reported when asking for assistance from the Coast Guard in New Orleans at 1:10 p.m
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Cyber Mission Specialist “group lateral” Phase 2 applications due June 15
The Coast Guard’s newest rating — Cyber Mission Specialist (CMS) — is quickly approaching full implementation, and the service is working to identify experts currently serving in other roles who can be brought into the fold.
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The Long Blue Line: Lifesaving Station Galveston washed away in deadly 1900 hurricane
Station was totally destroyed, all property and effects belonging to station lost, except boats, but their whereabouts are unknown except that of lifeboat, which was saved but is badly stoved and is lying about a mile and a half back from the beach at Texas City. Keeper’s watch stopped at 7:30 o’clock p.m., and he was wet some considerable time before that
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AANHPI Heritage Month Spotlight — Anthony Lewandowski
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and today we are talking with Mr. Anthony Lewandowski, Resident Agent-in-Charge of the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) in Chicago, Illinois. We asked Lewandowski to reflect on his own personal history and heritage, and what it means to him to be a part of the Coast Guard workforce.
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It's hurricane season. Are you ready?
As the hurricane season begins on Jun. 1, MyCG has assembled some tips and resources to help you and your family prepare for any hurricanes that may come your way. Become familiar with www.ready.gov and Center for Disease Control’s hurricane guide. Both sites offer preparedness tips as well as how to weather the storm, and what to do upon returning home if you are evacuated.
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New system to help improve customer service
Standing in line at the amusement park, you pass a sign that reads: “30 minutes from this point.” Now aware of the expectation, you know that in 30 minutes your stomach will be in your throat. You are an informed customer
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Approximately 2,100 non-compliant Coast Guard iOS mobile devices lose connectivity on June 30
If you use a Coast Guard iPhone or iPad, make sure its enrolled in the enterprise mobile device management (MDM) solution by June 30, or your cellular service will be disconnected.
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CG Civilians eligible for up to $4,500 year for professional credentialing
Civilian employees can now get help paying for their professional certifications through the Coast Guard’s Credentialing Assistance (CA) Pilot Program.
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Officers: Join OPM’s virtual roadshow to learn about response assignments
The Officer Personnel Management’s (OPM), Career Management Branch (OPM-4) hosts its eighth virtual road show June 7, at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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Coast Guard authorizes alternate uniform and weapon-mounted lights for law enforcement
The Coast Guard recently made two generational policy changes for law enforcement designated units:
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The Long Blue Line: The Sermon—never forget the heroes of Iwo Jima
On March 16th, D-Day plus 25, organized resistance on Iwo Jima finally ended. Over the course of the one-month battle, U.S. forces suffered nearly 5,000 killed and 16,000 wounded while enemy dead numbered over 21,000 or virtually the entire Japanese garrison force. Lt. Roland Gittelsohn was the first Jewish rabbi to serve as a chaplain for the Marine Corps. His sermon is considered by many one of the finest delivered in wartime.]
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0-1-2-3: What are the low-risk drinking guidelines?
In previous MyCG articles, we’ve talked about the long-term health consequences of your relationship with alcohol. Now, let’s get back to basics. What’s the big deal with the occasional binge drinking session?
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2023 Inspirational Award Winners
The Coast Guard takes great pride in announcing the winners of the 2023 Inspirational Awards. The Commandant, Adm. Linda Fagan, and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Heath Jones, called each winner on May 23 to inform them they won.
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It's hurricane season. Are you ready?
As the hurricane season begins on Jun. 1, MyCG has assembled some tips and resources to help you and your family prepare for any hurricanes that may come your way. Become familiar with www.ready.gov and Center for Disease Control’s hurricane guide.
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“The impact we have globally and in our communities” - Why CPO Gentry serves at sea
Name: Chief Petty Officer William Cody Gentry
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Motorcycle safety month
The sun’s out, the birds are chirping, and the weather is the peak of perfection. This is the ideal time of year for motorcycle riding, and many riders are pulling their bikes out of the garage to get back on the road to enjoy it.
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Coast Guard seeks volunteers for 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA
The Coast Guard is looking for volunteers to share their skills and experiences with future leaders during the 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA, July 19-28 at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in Beckley, West Virginia.
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Congratulations, Coast Guard Academy Class of 2023
The Class of 2023 arrived at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on July 1, 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, these 247 graduates are heading out to Coast Guard units across the nation to serve as the future leaders of the service.