Mission Support Blog

Diesel engine on a stand

May 3, 2024

FORCECOM Bright Spot: Updating Training and Saving Money at TRACEN Yorktown

YORKTOWN, Va. — The Coast Guard Machinery Technician (MK) Schoolhouse’s Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Group recently received eight replacement engines. With assistance from the Damage Controlman (DC) Schoolhouse, the old engine mount was modified. Completing this project in-house resulted in significant cost savings while ensuring the highest quality standards.

Shield graphic with trophy and the words Bravo Zulu

April 22, 2024

Bravo Zulu: 2023 Coast Guard Human Resource Management (HRM) Achievement Awards

WASHINGTON, DC — Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 USCG Human Resource Management (HRM) Achievement Awards!

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

April 10, 2024

Welcome to Gear & Grit!

WASHINGTON, DC — Welcome to the Gear & Grit blog - the people and stories behind Coast Guard Mission Support.

Do Good Save Lives organ donor.gov graphic

April 10, 2024

The Gift of Life: An Organ Transplant Recipient's Story

SECCEN, Chesapeake, Va. — April is “National Donate Life Month,” an observance focusing national attention on the need and importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Hear from one Coast Guard civilian employee who received "the gift of life" in 2023.

Ensign Jonathan Myette handing off parts in front of LC-130 aircraft.

April 10, 2024

From Cali to Kiwi: A LOG-X Travelogue

AIR MOVEMENTS CHRISTCHURCH, Christchurch, NZ — What happens when a Coast Guard Cutter needs critical parts...in Antarctica? That's where LOG-X, the Expeditionary Logistics Division of the Coast Guard’s Operational Logistics Command, comes in.

Sign at IKA Culinary Olympics 2020

Feb. 7, 2024

USCG Members Compete at 2024 IKA Culinary Olympics

STUTTGART, Germany — Two USCG members showed off their culinary skills as part of the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team (USACAT) competing at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart, Germany.

Shield graphic with trophy and the words Bravo Zulu

Feb. 6, 2024

Bravo Zulu: 2023 Naval Engineering Award Winners

WASHINGTON, DC — Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Naval Engineering Awards!

CG-FAC-2, TCY MTSM Staff, LNG experts from PHMSA, & eight Sector/MSU virtual attendees. Group photo standing in front of presentation screen.

Feb. 6, 2024

FORCECOM Bright Spot: Liquid Natural Gas Training

YORKTOWN, Va. — Critical training provided to eight units on safety hazards and risk-mitigation associated with Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facilities.

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