Mission Support Blog

CGC FORWARD's completed 3D printed fin seal housing.

April 24, 2025

CGC Forward to the Future: The First “Critical” Metal Additively Manufactured (AM) Part Installed by the Coast Guard

WASHINGTON, DC — Can you imagine 3D printing being used to create functioning parts for a Coast Guard Cutter? For CGC FORWARD, that dream became reality in January 2025 when it received the first critical metal Additively Manufactured part.

A blue, red, and gold seal for the Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support.

April 21, 2025

National Ombudsmen Training and Resource Fair Held in March in Alexandria

WASHINGTON, DC — National Ombudsman Training was held from March 24-26, 2025, at the C5I Service Center in Alexandria, VA. More than 50 ombudsmen from around the Coast Guard attended this training, which included collaboration on strategies to improve support services for Coast Guard families.

A blue, red, and gold seal for the Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support.

April 9, 2025

Excellence in Customer Service Awards SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED

WASHINGTON, DC — The deadline for nominations for the Excellence in Customer Service Awards has been extended to 30 April 2025.

Cover of Acquisition Workforce Career Guide document.

April 4, 2025

The Acquisition Workforce (AWF) Career Guide Gets an Update

Washington, D.C. — ICYMI: ALCOAST 475/24 announced the release of an update to the Acquisition Workforce Career Guide.

A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter conducts cliff hoisting evolutions in Pacifica, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024. Cliff rescue training allows crews to simulate rescues in difficult terrain, safely.

Jan. 10, 2025

Coast Guard celebrates 40 years of service with H-65 helicopter

Washington, DC — In November 2024, the Coast Guard marked the 40th anniversary of the initial H-65 operation.

Two people in orange shirts move a bed during hurricane cleanup

Dec. 17, 2024

Bravo Zulu: MK-A School Students help Asheville recover from Hurricane Helene

ASHEVILLE, NC — Last month, MK-A School students from TRACEN Yorktown demonstrated the Coast Guard’s unwavering commitment to service and community support by stepping up to assist with Hurricane Helene cleanup and recovery.

A blue, red, and gold seal for the Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support.

Oct. 16, 2024

Know a great engineer? Celebrate them!

WASHINGTON, DC — Heads up, Coast Guard – it’s time once again to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of engineers, military or civilian, within the Service.

Coast Guard Civilian Workforce Management team at 2024's DHS Hiring Expo. L-R: Rebecca Hinton, Hilda Mitchell, Eva Perez, Ryan Smith, Dale Perez, and Yolanda Hicks.

Sept. 17, 2024

Coast Guard Civilian Hiring is Improving – with Your Help!

WASHINGTON, DC — Coast Guard civilian hiring – not always the easiest thing to do. It can be challenging to find enough qualified people and get them into the places they’re needed WHEN they’re needed. But if you’re responsible for civilian hiring in your office, we’re not telling you anything you don’t know. The experts of the recruiting team in Civilian Workforce Management (CG-1C2) however, have quite a few tricks of the trade that could help make your civilian hiring efforts a whole lot easier.

The Coast Guard recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Sept. 11, 2024

Suicide Prevention Month Webinar Recording: Mental Health & Your Security Clearance

WASHINGTON, DC — On 3 Sep 2024, HSWL's Behavioral Health Services Division kicked off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and invited DCMS-34 to host a webinar on “Mental Health and Your Security Clearance.”

A Coast Guard Gunners Mate conducts an Ordnance Safety Inspection via a table with real-time automation.

Sept. 6, 2024

GMs Effecting Positive Change throughout the Coast Guard

NORFOLK, VA — Have you ever been out in the field and gotten frustrated with a Coast Guard process? We’ve all been there. Hear how a small group of Coast Guard GMs and CWOs in FORCECOM found themselves asking that same question and decided to take action.

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