U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Spreads the Good News Through Blogging

ADM Thad Allen announces next step in efforts to participate in the increasingly relevant and collaborative social media environment; intent is to expand the Coast Guard's ability to reach a wide audience, and communicate in various ways that may appeal to different individuals.

The Coast Guard and its Commandant announce the beginning the Commanadant’s new website and his “blog.” The Admiral has been doing this for just over two weeks now and visiting the sites may actually be a great way to keep up with the activities of the Commandant and of the Coast Guard in general. The Admiral’s new website can be reached at www.uscg.mil/comdt and the blog, “iCommandant” at www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog.

Below is an e-mail sent out to all Coast Guard members by the Commandant, announcing these new sites:

To the Men and Women of the Coast Guard:

Today I am excited to announce the next step in our efforts to participate in the increasingly relevant and collaborative social media environment. The intent is to expand the Coast Guard's ability to reach a wide audience, and communicate in various ways that may appeal to different individuals. As one of my Facebook friends told me, "Communication is the beginning of understanding," and we hope to enhance understanding of the Coast Guard through maximum transparency.

Rather than spamming you with the details here, you can read about it at the new Commandant's Corner 2.0, (www.uscg.mil/comdt), on the iCommandant feature. You will notice that you are able to leave comments. Let me know what you think and how we can use this new information environment to enhance our ability to work together, take care of one another and better serve the public.

Stay Tuned!

Admiral Thad Allen
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard