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GAO Says Coast Guard Has Addressed Pandemic Challenges, But Could Improve Telework Documentation

By Kylie Bielby
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the U.S. Coast Guard may be using inaccurate data to plan technology investments and determine staff’s mission readiness.
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Leading with Character: The Three I’s of Leadership

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By Sandra L. Stosz
Last week, I talked about initiative and imagination. That got me onto an “I” kick! So many powerful leadership-centric words start with an “I”. It’s often said, “leadership is influence.”
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Coast Guard Mentoring Project Core Team Honored with Meritorious Team Commendation

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By Bridget Johnson
The Coast Guard Mentoring Program began in May with innovative ways — in addition to the traditional one-on-one mentorships between junior and senior members — for service members to build relationships, get career support, and prepare for leadership roles.
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Coast Guard Announces 2021 Inspirational Leadership Award Winners

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“Through dedication to duty and leading by example, these individuals inspire others while advancing the Coast Guard’s outstanding service to the nation,” commandant said.
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U.S. Coast Guard Participates in Exercise Argus, Strengthens Arctic Partnerships

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Deployed forces demonstrated U.S. Coast Guard capabilities to build partner capacity and expertise in search and rescue, incident management, and marine environmental response.
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Coast Guard Icebreaker Departs for Months-Long Arctic Deployment, Circumnavigation of North America

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The crew aboard Healy, a 420′ medium icebreaker, will provide U.S. surface presence in the Arctic, conduct high latitude science and research missions, engage in exercises and professional exchanges with foreign navies and patrols, and conduct other operations as directed throughout the deployment.
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Coast Guard Allows Braids, Ponytails for Women

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“First and foremost, my hope is that women around the Coast Guard will consider this a load off their minds,” said Rear Admiral Joanna Nunan, thinking of the buns, pins, or clips that have made for years of headaches, hair breakage, and dampness that lasted all day.
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Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak Aircrew Rescues Bear Attack Survivor Near Nome, Alaska

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The aircrew observed a male individual waving two hands in the air, which is considered an international distress signal. The man reported that the bear had returned to his camp and harassed him every night for a week straight.
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Proposed Distribution of Scheduled Navigation Safety Messages by Mobile and Internet Methods

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In 2020, the Coast Guard began making broadcast notices to mariners containing locally relevant information accessible by mobile devices and the internet. Previously, the only way to obtain this information in a timely fashion was to tune in to local Coast Guard VHF broadcasts
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