How the U.S. Coast Guard Is Addressing Gender and Cultural Diversity Issues
Vice Commandant Adm. Charles W. Ray stressed the importance of affinity groups and their ability to foster feelings of inclusion and community. Keep Reading
MCPOCG Vince Patton Inducted into Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor
Patton was chosen for "a record of exemplary service to others after military service" and "a legacy of making a lasting impact" in his community. Keep Reading
Fatally Injured in Crash, Coast Guard Commander Molly Waters Gets Hospital Honor Walk Tribute
The Honor Walk included Coasties, doctors and nurses; Adm. Anthony Vogt presented her mother with the Meritorious Service Medal. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Officer Relieved of Duty for ‘Leadership Deficiencies’ After Crewmember Death
Kozloski hailed from Mahopac, New York. Officials said he faithfully served his country for over 17 years before his death on January 31. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Members Receive Awards, Reunite with Survivors of Boat Crash in Virginia Beach
The crew members traversed the slippery jetty rocks and formed a human chain in the 44-degree water to remove the four injured people from the boat. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Visits Philippines for First Time in Seven Years After Training in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard vessels stood off and observed the U.S.-Philippine exercises but did not interfere, according to a report by Japan's NHK. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Contains 14-Year-Old Oil Spill Off Gulf Coast
Taylor Energy plugged some, but not all, of the 25 broken pipes, and sued the Coast Guard when it intervened to stop the spill. Keep Reading
National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off with Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day
The Safe Boating Campaign is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Keep Reading
Capt. Vlaun Relieves Capt. Wiemers as Commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville
Sector Jacksonville is composed of more than 1,300 active-duty, reserve and civilian personnel, and more than 1300 auxiliarists. The sector has three small boat stations. Keep Reading
Capt. Jo-ann Burdian Relieves Capt. Megan Dean at Coast Guard Sector Miami
Burdian reported to Sector Miami from Sector Puget Sound in Seattle where she had served as chief of response since July 2017. Keep Reading
