Coast Guard News
February 12, 2018
As a Coast Guard Reserve member or family member, you have access to TRICARE, the Department of Defense’s premier health care program. TRICARE brings together military hospitals and clinics with a network of civilian providers to offer you medical, pharmacy, and dental options. As a TRICARE beneficiary, you have access to the health care you need wherever you are.... [Read More]
February 9, 2018
Officers assigned to the Port and Facility Safety and Security specialty code (OAP-14) are skilled leaders fulfilling the Coast Guard’s marine safety mission, which seeks to provide safety, security, and stewardship for the nation’s ports and facilities.... [Read More]
February 8, 2018
This March, the Coast Guard will begin using a new version of the Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) for military personnel.... [Read More]
February 7, 2018
All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.... [Read More]
February 6, 2018
A thunderous cheer from the class of 1995 announced the completion of four years meant to educate and prepare students for the challenges of life, but nothing could have prepared Mark Hiigel and Joanna Beste for the challenges that come with being married to another service member.... [Read More]
February 5, 2018
Are you a reservist looking for professional leadership development? Tune in to the next Leadership Learning Café session scheduled for Feb. 13, 2018. The session will be LIVE and will be no longer than 30 minutes. ... [Read More]
February 2, 2018
As an active or former Coast Guard member, you may have considered the possibility of pursuing a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or “license” at some point during your career. In order to better assist members with navigating the process to apply for a merchant mariner credential, the Office of Cutter Forces (COMDT CG-751) partnered with National Mariner Center (NMC) to update The Coasties’ Guide to the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Process.... [Read More]
January 31, 2018
The newest episode of the Coast Guard Paratus Report is now live! In this episode, we've got the latest on the Diver rating solicitation as well as information on the newly established Meritorious Advancement Program. ... [Read More]
January 31, 2018
All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.... [Read More]
January 30, 2018
Port Security Units (PSU) are part of the Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) and have become the pinnacle of the national defense mission, which spawned the formation of the Coast Guard Reserve itself. PSUs need highly-motivated members in the boatswain's mate (BM) and maritime enforcement specialist (ME) ratings to fill critical billets in Waterside and Shoreside Security Divisions, which are necessary to meet the Coast Guard’s readiness conditions for overseas deployments supporting maritime security operations.... [Read More]
January 24, 2018
All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.... [Read More]
January 23, 2018
In the past five years, 10 Coast Guard reservists have died by suicide, an average of two a year. That percentage is lower than that of other military branches and on par with the civilian suicide rate. It’s also small enough that statisticians and health professionals have difficulty pinpointing patterns that would provide the ones left behind reliable answers or contexts.... [Read More]
January 22, 2018
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January 19, 2018
Once a month, Coast Guard All Hands will feature “Dear Coast Guard Family,” a column for Coast Guard families by Coast Guard spouse Rachel Conley. In this post, Rachel shares some valuable resources available to Coast Guard families before, during and after a military move.... [Read More]
January 17, 2018
All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.... [Read More]
January 16, 2018
Blog series created by Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Myers. This is the 13th in a series of Q+A blog posts highlighting enlisted female leaders serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Be sure to check back monthly for more career […]... [Read More]
January 12, 2018
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke announced the DHS Leadership Year on Oct. 1, a yearlong effort (FY18) to promote a culture of leadership excellence and highlight the importance of leadership at all levels. As part of the initiative, […]... [Read More]
January 10, 2018
All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.... [Read More]
January 8, 2018
Everyone feels stress to some degree. It is part of life. But how you cope with it makes a big difference. ... [Read More]
January 3, 2018
All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.... [Read More]