Petty Officer 2nd Class Connie Terrell hosts the 16th episode of "The Paratus Report" to keep Coast Guard members informed of what's happening throughout the service. In this episode: the Blended Retirement Service Opt-In training is made available to eligible personnel and families through Joint Knowledge Online. *Training is mandatory for eligible Service members; CG SUPRT and H&R Block have teamed up to provide free tax filing service to eligible members; Coast Guard social media sites are featuring #BelowZero providing information on the service's cold weather missions, information, safety tips, stories and imagery.