Leading with Character: Believe in Yourself and Others
The Coast Guard excels at leadership development by providing motivated members boundless chances to test themselves. Keep Reading
GAO: Some Federal Agencies’ Use of Facial Recognition Technology Opens Door for Potential Risks
A new GAO report reveals that many federal agencies using non-federal facial recognition technology do not have a tracking system in place for using these systems. Keep Reading
COLUMN: Never Forget How COVID Showed the Strength of Our Nation
It took years for me to understand what an amazing country I was living in, why millions of people were strong proponents of our American flag, our national anthem and the ever-powerful red, white and blue colors. Keep Reading
Boating Deaths Jumped 25 Percent in Pandemic Year, Coast Guard Reports
With more activity states also reported difficulties in trying to ensure boats were registered, given the office closures that occurred due to the spread of COVID-19; West Virginia, for example, reported 45 percent fewer boat registrations. Keep Reading
CISA and FBI Launch Operation Flashpoint to Raise Awareness About How to Prevent Bomb Making
CISA and FBI officials highlighted the threat posed by domestic violent extremists and others who can build improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from common household items found at retail stores across the country. Keep Reading
Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Stresses ‘Grave Concern’ About Terror Group in Africa
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COLUMN: How the Intelligence Enterprise Can Support Constructive Solutions
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Schultz Vows More ‘Decisive Action’ to Increase Coast Guard Diversity
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Leading with Character: Build Trust and Earn Respect
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Raul Ortiz Named Chief of U.S. Border Patrol
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Europol’s Annual Terrorism Trends Report Reveals How COVID-19 Affected Terrorist Activity in 2020
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PERSPECTIVE: New National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism Is a Big Step in the Right Direction
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