"I look at this in the context of the government shutdown," said retired Senior Chief Jon Ostrowski, CPOA national president, recalling that service members were either furloughed or working — but in either case without pay. "It was a needed bit of morale-boosting." Keep Reading
"When asked about our Service, we tend to talk about our missions and operations, or our platforms," the commandant said. "But if you want to truly understand the Coast Guard, look to the men and women of our Service – they define our strength, our character, and are the foundation of our military readiness." Keep Reading
"When I take a look back, not long ago, our piers were chock-full of tired and aging cutters," commandant said. "Today, you’ll smell fresh paint." Keep Reading
