U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve ...
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Coast Guard Ranks: A Complete Guide to Enlisted and Officer Ranks

Explore U.S. Coast Guard ranks from seaman to admiral. Learn about the rank structure, pay grades, insignia, and promotion ...

China’s coast guard holds National Day celebrations at disputed shoal claimed by Philippines

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s coast guard on Wednesday raised the country’s red and yellow flag to celebrate its National Day in the ...
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Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, families

Lawmakers are pushing for military pay to continue. Some operations, like child care, may vary from base to base.
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How the government shutdown does, and does not, affect the military community

Until the shutdown ends, troops will work without paychecks and federal websites and social media accounts will not be ...
Homeland Security Today

Coast Guard Auxiliary Celebrates 79th Year

Auxiliarist Michael Kappas, foreground, and Auxiliarist Rusty Pumphrey, who are among about 60 Coast Guard Auxiliarists activated for service during Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, work in the ...

China accuses Philippines of ship collision near disputed shoal in South China Sea

China's coast guard has accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels near a disputed shoal in the ...

China says it fired water cannon at Philippine ships in South China Sea

The Philippine coast guard in turn accused its Chinese counterpart of harassing vessels it said were on a humanitarian ...