Go Coast Guard Chicago

08/26/2021

Attending career night at Prescott High....

And look who flew in?

Semper P

Attending career night at Prescott High....

And look who flew in?

Semper P

08/10/2021

Photos from U.S. Coast Guard Southeast's post

08/04/2021

Happy Birthday to Us ..🎂🥳

07/31/2021

Timeline Photos

DYK that the #USCG offers a number of benefits from pay equity for men and women to parental leave and child care subsidy programs for all active-duty and reserve members? Chat with a recruiter today about joining: http://ow.ly/pz9e50FFp9v #SemperParatus #GoCoastGuard

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06/15/2021

Best of luck to our recruit Sebastian Semmler who reports to Cape May to begin basic training today!

Recruiter: Kyle Kramer

Best of luck to our recruit Sebastian Semmler who reports to Cape May to begin basic training today!

Recruiter: Kyle Kramer

06/07/2021

We wish the best of luck to our applicants Keegan Hood and Nicole Bieker as they leave for basic training in Cape May tomorrow!

Recruiter: BM2 Kyle Kramer

05/24/2021

You did it Landen, congratulations from RO Chicago. Soon you'll begin your next adventure with the U.S. Coast Guard!

You did it Landen, congratulations from RO Chicago. Soon you'll begin your next adventure with the U.S. Coast Guard!

05/14/2021

We are excited to share that as of June 4th, starting with company Oscar-200 Cape May will begin holding in-person graduation ceremonies again! Recruits will be allowed up to three guests! We are getting there!

****Update*** ~ Graduation & Guests

Training Center Cape May Community and Families,

I am happy to announce that as a result of our vaccine and mitigation efforts recruit graduation ceremonies will be re-opened to guests as recruits will be permitted to invite 3 people to attend their graduation ceremony. Recruits will confirm their guests’ attendance on graduation week.

By DHS direction, all personnel, regardless of vaccination status are required to wear masks in Training Center Cape May buildings until further notice. Additional updates will be made when they become available.

Our main gate will open to authorized guests at 8:15 a.m. Upon arriving at the front gate, all guests must present a valid form of state or federal identification in order to gain access to the training center. All drivers must possess a valid driver’s license.

At this time, the on-base family breakfast will be held at the Harborview at 8:30 a.m. at a cost of $7 per person.

Fi****ms, weapons, and illicit controlled substances, including ma*****na, are not permitted on base. Do not have them in your vehicle when you approach the front gate to enter the base.

Graduation is a formal military ceremony and will begin promptly at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium or on the parade field, as weather permits. The ceremony will last for about 45 minutes. After the ceremony is concluded, recruits are free to depart. If you are unable to attend the ceremony, your recruit will be provided travel arrangements to execute their orders for authorized leave and reporting to their first units.

Our Exchange will be open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for authorized guests and graduates to purchase Coast Guard items or by visiting www.shopcgx.com.

Please continue to check our official FORCECOM webpage and this social media page for updated information, as they are the only official sources of information from the Training Center:

https://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/TraCen-Cape-May/Visitor-Services/Graduation/

We are extremely excited to welcome our families back to Cape May for graduation ceremonies. I wish you safe travels and look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

CAPT Kathy Felger
Commanding Officer
Training Center Cape May

05/11/2021

Sea-going doesn't always mean the ocean
#TravelTuesday

05/11/2021

Congratulations and best of luck to Casey Colleran who leaves for bootcamp in Cape May today!

Recruiter: BMC Bill Pullins

05/04/2021

Congratulations to Jacob Wood who leaves basic training in Cape May today!

Recruiter: BM2 Kyle Kramer

04/22/2021

Go Team Coast Guard 😁.

Want to learn how to join our team? Call our office or reach us on www.gocoastguard.com and one of our recruiters will be happy to help you on your journey.

World.Record.Breakers.

A team of 8 Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Aviation Survival Technicians, or rescue swimmers, set out to beat the Guinness World Records today climbing the height of Mt. Everest (29,028ft.) for time on the versa climber.

The prior record holders were the Royal Air Force firefighters with a time of 1:56:08 on April 27, 2004.

Almost exactly 17 years later, the crew beat it at 1:26:20!

Bravo Zulu!

📸PA2 Amanda Wyrick

U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Karl SchultzMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Coast GuardAdmiral Charles RayGo Coast Guard

04/08/2021

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03/25/2021

Timeline Photos

The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring and we have a surprise for you...we are now offering two (2) year enlistment opportunities! If you're ready to be #CoastGuardStrong, our recruiters are standing by: http://ow.ly/LoW750E7Bgk. #USCG #SemperParatus #GoCoastGuard Go Coast Guard

03/25/2021

Today is Medal of Honor day

03/09/2021

One last wish of luck to our applicants headed off to Cape May today, Fern Webber, Hunter Bloom and Christopher Diehl!

One last wish of luck to our applicants headed off to Cape May today, Fern Webber, Hunter Bloom and Christopher Diehl!

03/08/2021

Good luck to Fern Webber who ships off to basic training in Cape May tomorrow!

Recruiter: BM2 Kyle Kramer

Good luck to Fern Webber who ships off to basic training in Cape May tomorrow!

Recruiter: BM2 Kyle Kramer

03/05/2021

Timeline Photos

Bonuses are on the rise! Receive $5K if you have an associate’s degree and a $10K if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or a PhD*. Chat with a recruiter today: http://ow.ly/eFj650DP0Va #USCG #SemperParatus #GoCoastGuard

*Active Duty enlisted only. Go Coast Guard

02/22/2021

Photos from Go Coast Guard's post

02/15/2021

Coast Guard cooks its way to the top | Military News | Military Families

One of many adventures in the Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard Culinary Team beat 19 competitors, including the other service branches, to receive top award.

02/13/2021

RO Chicago wishes luck to Victoria Renaeau, who is enlisting into the Coast Guard Reserves as a Maritime Enforcement Specialist! Victoria will be Stationed at Sector Lake Michigan in Milwaukee after bootcamp.

Recruiter: BMC Bill Pullins

02/12/2021

African Americans in the Coast Guard: Little known facts

African Americans in the Coast Guard: Little known facts

African Americans in the Coast Guard: Little known facts 1790 - African Americans have served since 1790, including in every major American conflict. 1795 - The first documented cutterman to lose his

02/09/2021

U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard personnel have done a phenomenal job over the last year mitigating the effects and spread of COVID-19. The vaccine moves us one step closer to getting back to normal operations and normal lives. Learn more about our efforts here http://ow.ly/lNhn50DsS0e

#USCG #CombatCOVID #Vaccine

02/08/2021

Go Coast Guard

#DidYouKnow Richard Etheridge was the first African-American station keeper in Revenue Cutter Service (now known as the U.S. Coast Guard) history? After serving in the Civil War, Etheridge joined the Revenue Cutter Service and quickly gained the respect of his superiors and colleagues. He was appointed station keeper of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station in 1880 where he managed an all-black crew that became one of the best in the country. In 1896, this Pea Island crew performed the Gold Life-Saving Medal rescue of survivors from the wrecked schooner E.S. Newman. In 2012, the #USCG Cutter Richard Etheridge (WPC-1102) was commissioned in his honor. #BlackHistoryMonth #SemperParatus #MotivationMonday

Pictured: Richard Etheridge (left) and the Pea Island crew, and Cutter Richard Etheridge.

02/07/2021

While the Packers didn't quite make it to the big game this year (so close!), still a cool piece of NFL and Coast Guard history to read up on this Super Bowl Sunday!

#SundayReading 'Offense on Defense': Football legend was a Coast Guard hero

When Vince Lombardi became head coach of the Green Bay Packers in the 1950s, his first big move was to sign Coast Guard hero Emlen Tunnell. It was a smart move - Tunnell earned the nickname "Mr. Defense," and became the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

#USCGhistory #SilverLifesavingMedal #Blackhistorymonth #Honor #Respect #DevotiontoDuty

Read more at #MyCG - http://ow.ly/DBdr50DsJwq

02/07/2021

U.S. Coast Guard

#SaturdayShoutout to all members of U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg and fellow first responders who are ensuring the safety and security of #SuperBowlLV.

With multiple pre-game events already commencing in advance of Super Bowl LV and the game between The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Coast Guard will continue to leverage #jointcapabilities and authorities to keep the event safe and secure #Ready #Relevant #Responsive

Good luck to both teams!

02/03/2021

Go Coast Guard

Go Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) is the nation’s first - and most successful - airborne law enforcement unit trained and authorized to employ the use of force. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how they stay Always Ready for counter-narcotic operations. #USCG #SemperParatus #FlyCoastGuard

Video: Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Magee

02/02/2021

U.S. Coast Guard

We celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring the contributions of African-Americans who work to keep the country safe.

Dr. Olivia J. Ho**er became the first African-American female admitted into the U.S. Coast Guard when she joined in 1945.
#BlackHistoryMonth #SemperParatus #militarywomen

01/29/2021

Some fun facts about our great service

While not its official birthday, #onthisday in 1915, the modern U.S. Coast Guard was created with the Coast Guard Act, merging the U.S. Life Saving Service and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service (established August 4, 1790, which is the official birthday of the Coast Guard) per 14 U.S.C. § 1 which states: "The Coast Guard as established January 28, 1915, shall be a military service and a branch of the armed forces of the United States at all times." #ThisDayInHistory #OTD #SemperParatus #AlwaysPrepared

01/15/2021

Looking to join our team?

What are your goals for 2021? Let us know in the comments! If one of them is upholding the U.S. Coast Guard mission of ensuring "our Nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship," our recruiters are standing by—send us a DM or chat with one here: gocoastguard.com/chat-now. #USCG #SemperParatus #newyear

01/08/2021

USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer AST "A" School class (133-19)

Interested in joining our team and want to learn more about the AST rating? Well take a look at this short video

After 24 weeks of training the class of 133-19 Graduated with 11 students on September 27th 2019.Aviation Survival Technicians (AST)/Helicopter Rescue Swimme...

01/07/2021

🚨 Important info 🚨

Curious about the COVID vaccine? Check out the "What you need to know" flyer below. To learn more, visit the USCG's Vaccine Guidance page at uscg.mil/coronavirus/vaccine.

#COVID #USCG #TheMoreYouKnow

12/24/2020

Happy Holidays to all from RO Chicago Staff

12/19/2020

Go Coast Guard

On National Wreaths Across America Day, we remember, honor and teach by taking time to reflect upon the sacrifice and salute the service of our fallen heroes, current members of the armed forces, veterans and military families. #WreathsAcrossAmerica

12/11/2020

U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring! Get a running start on an unbelievable career today: gocoastguard.com/chat-now.

Go Coast Guard

#SemperParatus #USCG #militarycareer