Mission Support Blog

Helicopter with man on ground holding a line.

May 19, 2025

Celebrating National Search and Rescue Week: SAR Starts with Mission Support

Washington, DC — While the daring rescues performed by Coast Guard Search and Rescue (SAR) crews deserve immense recognition, behind every successful mission stands a powerful, often unseen force: the dedicated personnel of Mission Support.

A columned structure representing the Mission Support Business Model

May 16, 2025

MSBM101: The Business Model That Positions the Coast Guard Future-Ready

Washington, DC — Welcome to the first article in a six-part series about the Coast Guard Mission Support Business Model (MSBM). If you’ve heard the term but aren’t quite sure what it means or how it impacts your day-to-day work, you’re not alone.

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

May 16, 2025

What’s up at RDC? Research and Development Center Projects Update

New London, Conn. — In fiscal year 2024, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center in New London, Connecticut, supported a research portfolio of 46 projects, covering the full scope of the Coast Guard’s missions.  

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Lindsey Peters conducts duties as a health services technician at the Coast Guard Baltimore Clinic in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 8, 2013. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis.

May 15, 2025

Let’s Get Digital: Digitization and Long-Term Storage of Paper Health Records Update

WASHINGTON, DC — Digitization of paper health records reaches 40% completion.

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.

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