News from 2023
CBP Advises Traveling Public on Easter Egg Regulations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 or less per passenger and the shells may be decorated, etched, or painted but they must be clean, dry, and free of any egg residue (egg yolk and egg white have been removed). They may contain confetti or other unregulated items.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol closes stash house
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working together with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed a stash house preventing a human smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas.
It’s March Madness at the San Diego Field Office with “Elite Eight” Seizures in a Single Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office worked in collaboration to achieve a common goal: prevent illegal activity at our borders and protect our communities.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians rendered aid at local track meet
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) assigned to the Hebbronville Station rendered first aid at a high school track meet to an injured student in Hebbronville, Texas.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize 648 Counterfeit Samsung Smartphone Digitizers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit smartphone digitizers on St. Patrick’s Day so that unsuspecting consumers wouldn’t risk their luck at getting ripped off.
CBP Officers Thwart Two Alleged Child Smuggling Attempts at the Port of Hidalgo
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a woman in an alleged attempt to smuggle an undocumented minor through the Hidalgo International Bridge.
Reproductive health care: 3 updates you should know
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Significant changes have been made to Coast Guard policies to help ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care.
Yoga as a path to wellness, movement, and peace
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Yoga literally means “to yoke.” We connect the mind with the body, breath with movement, awareness within ourselves.
Coast Guard new recruiting look is here!
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Admiral Linda Fagan, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, revealed the new recruiting look at the State of the Coast Guard address Mar. 7
Commandant delivers 2023 State of the Coast Guard
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Admiral Linda Fagan, Coast Guard Commandant, recently addressed Congress, federal stakeholders, and industry partners on the State of the Coast Guard in 2023.
The Long Blue Line: OCS and female trailblazers in the Coast Guard’s officer corps, 1973-2010
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
As the above quote indicates, during her active duty years, Vice Adm. Vivian Crea saw many highly skilled women serving in the United States Coast Guard.
Lessons from an unconventional leader
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
What can a 63-year-old Italian soccer coach teach us about leadership? A lot more than you might think.
The Reserve Health Readiness Program is transitioning by June 1
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Coast Guard Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) contract is transitioning from Optum Serve to QTC between March 1 to June 1.
“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 29
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1007-S1016 on March 29
E4s and E5s apply now for Diver school
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
If you have a calling to be a Coast Guard diver (DV), your time is now.
The Long Blue Line: Skipper, jeep driver, and bandmaster forgotten by history
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
During World War II, the Coast Guard was short of personnel.
The Long Blue Line - 20 Years OIF: Coast Guard combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
As in so many American conflicts, Coast Guard units and personnel in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) performed several missions including escort duty, force protection, maritime interdiction operations (MIO), and aids-to-navigation (ATON) work.
Civilians: Annual performance ratings due by April 30
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
It’s time to close out civilians’ performance year and prepare for the next one.
Calling all sharpshooters! Now’s the time to shoot competitively
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Are you a good shot? Did you know there is a Coast Guard program to help you compete at military and civilian marksmanship matches?
The Long Blue Line - 20 Years OIF: PATFORSWA—largest USCG unit outside U.S. territory
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Naval operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) began with the U.S. Navy in the summer of 2002.