Trigger Warning: We want to acknowledge that this conversation includes discussion of sensitive topics, including grief, traumatic loss, serious injury, organ donation, and suicide. We encourage you to take a pause or skip ahead if needed. These topics begin around the 37-minute mark and run through minute 58.

In this episode of Corps Conversations, Commander Jeannie Greene ’05 shares her journey from a small town in Colorado to becoming a leader in the Coast Guard with co-hosts 1/c Aislinn Murray ’26 and LCDR Nick Martin ’12. She discusses her experiences at the Coast Guard Academy and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Commander Green emphasizes the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and the unique challenges faced by women in the military. She also reflects on her decision to pursue grad school and the transition to civil engineering units, highlighting the value of teamwork and the diverse roles within the Coast Guard.

CDR Greene also shares her journey through the Coast Guard, highlighting her experiences at sea, in civil engineering, the challenges of transitioning to an executive officer role, and the impact of personal tragedy on her leadership. She emphasizes the importance of support systems, the healing power of service, and the lessons learned from her career and personal life. The discussion also touches on the significance of vulnerability and seeking help in difficult times, making it clear that it's okay to not be okay.

This episode’s Alumni Impact Interlude features 1/c Aislinn Murray, found of the Cadets for Living Mindfully (CALM) Club. She shares the origin of the club's founding and how it was instrumental in the creation of the Wellness Room space in Chase Hall, funded by the Classes of 1984, 2004 and Lockheed Martin.

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Links

Coast Guard Crisis Support Landing Page

Learn more about the Wellness Room, supported by the Classes of 1984, 2004, and Lockheed Martin, and CALM:

www.cgaalumni.org/CALM

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Keywords

Coast Guard, leadership, Commander Jeannie Green, nautical science, civil engineering, military academy, career journey, personal growth, mentorship, grad school, Coast Guard, leadership, civil engineering, family, transition, mental health, executive officer, service, tragedy, healing