July 6, 2020

Auxiliary FAQs

Q: Can I still perform Coast Guard missions, request patrol orders or be assigned to duty?A:  Yes, but the Coast Guard Order Issuing Authority (OIA) and the Auxiliarists involved must properly apply risk management principles prior to requesting, planning or undertaking any assignments that involve potential COVID-19 exposure. Do not request patrol

July 6, 2020

Mobilizing? Top 10 resources for reservists and their families

Each day, Coast Guard reservists are mobilizing to support COVID-19 operations. “We want reservists and families to feel connected to their Coast Guard community – the more connected people feel, the more resilient they’ll be,” said LCDR Veronica McCusker, the Coast Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Reintegration program manager.Coast Guard reservists should

July 1, 2020

ALCOAST 259/20 - JUL 2020 COVID-19 OFF-DUTY RISK MANAGEMENT (ODRM): PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BEHAVIOR CHOICES DURING A PANDEMIC

R 011820 JUL 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//DCO/DCMS//TO ALCOAST UNCLAS//N06200//ALCOAST 259/20COMDTNOTE 6200SUBJ:  COVID-19 OFF-DUTY RISK MANAGEMENT (ODRM): PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BEHAVIOR CHOICES DURING A PANDEMIC A.  COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 012111 JUN 20/ALCOAST 211/201. This ALCOAST establishes Commander’s Intent for the application

June 30, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Invite for 01 July

Hello Shipmates,For over three months, we have been experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic together - either in real time (transmission occurring within your community/family), virtually (via the non-stop news cycle), or both! During the past two weeks we have seen a doubling of confirmed cases nationally, superseding previous U.S. daily case counts. 

June 23, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Invite for 24 June

Hello Shipmates,The most important relationship you can have is the one you have with yourself. Without first being able to care for yourself, caring for others is impossible. This week for Wellness Wednesday, we have the honor of discussing the importance of self-care from one of our Coast Guard Academy Chaplains, Chaplain Kimberly Cain, and the

June 19, 2020

DOD: Convalescent Plasma Donors Wanted

The Department of Defense (DOD) has begun an effort to collect plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to support the development of an effective treatment against the disease.Donations will be accepted at 15 Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) centers across the continental United States, and in Hawaii, Guam, and Germany.When a

June 19, 2020

Telework FAQs

Q: Can I telework? A: In order to telework, you must be in a telework-eligible position, obtain supervisor’s approval, take telework training, and complete a telework agreement. ALCOAST 166/20 provides additional guidance.DHS is encouraging agencies to maximize their telework capacity. ALCOAST 166/20 helps commands and supervisors to balance risk

June 17, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Invite for 17 June

Hello Shipmates,Resiliency is the capacity to stay strong, to learn, grow and thrive, even in difficult times.  Equipped with protective factors such as fitness, strong relationships, a sense of meaning & purpose, an orientation toward goals, and surrounded by compassionate shipmates, we can withstand all kinds of stress and difficulty.  On 17 June

June 10, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Invite for 10 June

Hello Shipmates,We have a change this week to our regularly scheduled Wellness Wednesday.  In light of all that is going on in the world, Dr. Terri Dickerson, Director of Civil Rights, and Chaplain Thomas Walcott, Chaplain of the Coast Guard, will host this week’s forum addressing experiences and feelings related to historical and present race

June 9, 2020

ALCOAST 224/20 COVID-19: IMPACTED ASSIGNMENT YEAR 20 (AY20): PCS AND HHG SHIPMENTS – SITREP 6

R 090803 JUN 20FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1/CG DOL//TO ALCOASTUNCLASS//N01320//ALCOAST 224/20COMDTNOTE 1320SUBJ: COVID-19: IMPACTED ASSIGNMENT YEAR 20 (AY20): PCS AND HHG SHIPMENTS – SITREP 6A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 210658 MAY 20/ALCOAST 182/20B. Secretary of Defense Memo of 20 APR 2020C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 281600 MAY 20/ALCOAST