Study identifies deep barriers to women remaining in the Coast Guard, offers solutions

Petty Officer 1st Class Krystyna Duffy, a boatswain's mate assigned to Coast Guard Station Golden Gate in San Francisco, pilots a 47' motor lifeboat near the Golden Gate Bridge. In March 2018 Duffy became the fourth active female surfman in the Coast Guard, earning the highest rank in Coast Guard boat operations. Coast Guard photo/PO3 Sarah Wilson

Retaining active-duty women in the Coast Guard is a persistent problem for the service as women leave at a higher rate than men, and female members blame poor leadership, gender discrimination, work burnout and family concerns as some of the main factors, according to a new study released by the Coast Guard.

Although the Coast Guard has a higher retention rate among women than other military services, Coast Guard leaders asked for the study as part of a broader initiative to improve retention...

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