All Hands Briefer (Feb. 22, 2023)

Team Coast Guard,

Lots of news for you this week, plus a great interview with the AST3 whose very first rescue went viral. 

Very Respectfully,
Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs

 

NEWS

Meet the rescue swimmer who saved a man after a massive wave capsized a yacht

• His very first real-world rescue went viral

Officer Evaluation Reports getting a major overhaul

• The changes will better meet officers’ needs
• The new OERs will be more consistent, more efficient, and help reduce inflated appraisals
• There’s an online form to submit recommendations
• OPM also needs volunteers for focus groups

New policy: Members recovering from sexual assault may use non-chargeable convalescent leave

• Victims deserve meaningful recovery services
• There’s no limit to the amount of leave available
• “This policy is flexible enough to support survivors who need additional time to aid their healing process, either following an assault or anytime thereafter.”

Announcing the 2023 OPM Virtual Roadshows!

• Sessions started today
• New roadshows will be available every other week, through July

 

SUPPORT

Lace your shoes—the 2023 Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is nearly here

• Register now, to join the race in-person or virtually. 

BNA is now available for eligible Coast Guard members  

• Five-year program began Jan. 1  
• Program will ensure Coast Guard families stay above the poverty line

Coast Guard Families: CGMA is offering expanded supplemental educational assistance you may need

• CGMA increased its Supplemental Education Grant for those enrolled in post-secondary education. 

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships 2023 Open Season is here!

• Apply by March 15 for the 2023-2024 school year
• Merit-based scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 annually
• You can apply for up to four years of undergraduate study
• Scholarships available for children of commissioned officers, enlisted members (active, reserve or retired), and those connected to ALC Elizabeth City

Managers and supervisors: Here are the do’s and don’ts of retaliation 

• What to do and what not to do if a EEO complaint is filed against you as a manager or supervisor.

Mastering the art of public speaking

• Tips to help you put your best foot forward 

 

INSPIRATION

All-female command makes history at Sector North Bend 

• CAPT Bree Knutson is the first to run a USCG air station with an all-female senior command
• “It’s not because we’re female that we’re in these roles. It’s because we’ve earned them. But it’s still great to be able to say, isn’t it cool that we’re all female.”
• Here’s why – and how - they’re focusing on collaboration, team-building and mentorship

Coast Guard announces 2022 Engineer of the Year Award 

• Andrew Lawrence honored for outstanding achievements.

Taking the PSU back to its roots Part 2: The exercise

• Inside Exercise Desired Effect

The Long Blue Line: The mystery of “River Cutter” Yocona, the Coast Guard's first desegregated cutter homeported in the Deep South

• Homeported in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Cutter Yocona’s achievement remains an important chapter in American minority history.

 

PERSONNEL MESSAGES

ALCOAST 068/23: EIGHTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE

ALCOAST 063/23: UPDATED COMMAND CENTER TRAINING PROGRAM POLICIES

ALCOAST 062/23: ENHANCED RETENTION AND PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGING ON GOVERNMENT-ISSUED MOBILITY DEVICES

ALCGPSC 019/23: COAST GUARD GAMING PARTICIPATION IN 2023 ESPORTS COMPETITIONS

ALCGPSC 017/23: OFFICER PROMOTION AUTHORIZATION LISTING (OPAL) 03‐2

ALCGPSC 016/23: PY23 ADPL CWO APPOINTMENT BOARD PRE‐BOARD ELIGIBILITY LIST AND PACKAGE SUBMISSION GUIDANCE

ALCGOFF 010/23: OFF‐SEASON CDR SOLICITATION FOR AIRSTA CLEARWATER EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ALCGENL 030/23: AY23 COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER (CSEL) SOLICITATION

ALCGENL 029/23:  CYBER MISSION SPECIALIST (CMS) SOLICITATION FOR ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2024

ALCGENL 028/23: ENLISTED PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (EPAA) NO. 03‐23

ALCGENL 027/23: AY23 SOLICITATION - ENGINEER PETTY OFFICER (EPO) MULTIPLE

ALCGENL 026/23: 2023 MASTER CHIEF ADVANCEMENT PANEL INITIAL ELIGIBILITY LIST

ALCGENL 025/23: CRITICAL SOLICITATION FOR BMC ‐ CGC ROBERT GOLDMAN ‐ PATROL FORCES SOUTHWEST ASIA (PATFORSWA)

ALCGENL 024/23: CRITICAL FILL SOLICITATION ‐ BOATSWAIN'S MATE (BM) EXECUTIVE PETTY OFFICER (XPO) ‐ MULTIPLE POSITIONS

ALCGENL 023/23: ANY E‐7 SOLICITATION ‐ EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT‐DUTY, COMMANDANT (CG‐09ES)

 

OPM Roadshows

Teams instructions and info will be posted before each virtual roadshow on OPM-4’s SharePoint page. Here’s the MyCG article about these popular events.

• March 2, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-3) Officer Evaluations/OSMS 2.0
• March 15, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-1) Promotions/Post Graduate School 
• April 19, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Support/Special Assignments 
• April 26, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Intel/DCMS and Cyberspace Assignments 
• May 10, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Afloat Assignments 
• May 24, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Prevention Assignments 
• June 7, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Response Assignments 
• June 21, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Aviation Assignments 
• July 12, 2 p.m. ET: (OPM-2) Chief Warrant Officer Assignments 

 

CALENDAR

CAC required for most links. E-mail MyCG@uscg.mil to add an event/deadline. Rolling deadlines: 2023 Armed Forces Sports, application dates will post here

23-25 FEB: Women in Aviation International Conference

24 FEB: U.S. Interdiction Coordinator Award, nominations due

24 FEB: Forrest O. Rednour Award nominations due

26 JAN:  Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Training for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (webinar)

27 FEB: National Intelligence University's Leadership and Management certificate program, applications due (GS-13 to GS-15, O4 to O6, or E8/E9)

28 FEB: Excellence in Customer Service Awards, nominations due

01 MAR: CG SUPRT webinar: Women & Money

02-03 MAR: Coast Guard Marathon Expo

03 MAR: Coast Guard Marathon 5K

04 MAR: Coast Guard Marathon/Half Marathon

07 MAR: Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security programs, informational webinar.

10 MAR: Eclipse Awards, nominations due

10 MAR: CAPT Quentin R. Walsh Excellence in Living Marine Resources Enforcement Award, nominations due

10 MAR: AY23 Command Senior Enlisted Leader, applications due

13 MAR: MIT Seminar XXI Program, applications due

16 MAR: CG SUPRT Webinar: Getting & Keeping Good Credit

24 MAR: CG Intelligence Award, nominations due

31 MAR: IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, nominations due

31 MAR: John J. Jaskot Governmental Affairs Officer of the Year Award, nominations due

31 MAR: Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security, nominations due

01 APR: RADM Sidney A. Wallace Award for Excellence in Marine Environmental Response and Preparedness, nominations due

01 APR: Congressman James Sener Award for Excellence in Marine Investigations, nominations due

01 APR: Student Art Contest, submissions due

01 APR: American Legion Spirit of Service Award, nominations due

03 APR: Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Military Meritorious Service Award, nominations due

03-05 APR: Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Expo

12 APR: Spirit of Hope Award, nominations due

13-15 APR: Eclipse 2023

17 APR: AY24 Physician Training applications due

08 MAY: Coast Guard Reserve National Awards, nominations due

02-04 JUNE: 25th Annual Tom’s Run Relay

12-15 JUNE: The Military Operations Research Society Symposium

28-31 AUG: Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association and Coast Guard Enlisted Association Annual Convention

 

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