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The Coast Guard Ball
Is Back!
After more than two years of social distancing and canceled events, the Coast Guard Ball is back!
This year’s ball is scheduled to be held at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md., Aug. 27.
The theme for this year’s Ball, “Celebrating Resilience Through Unity,” reflects on our service’s performance and accomplishments in the face of the unprecedented challenges throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Linking that performance to last year’s hallmarks of devotion and adaptability, we will highlight the premise that our service is truly stronger together.
The ball will be open to active duty, reserve, and retired military members, Coast Guard civilian employees, Coast Guard Auxiliarists, and their guests.
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Mental Health is
Health Care
The Military Health System has many resources available to help any service member, families, or veteran beneficiaries who are struggling with mental health challenges.
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The Parental Leave Program is renewed for another year
The Coast Guard prioritizes parents and their families, and renewing the Parental Leave Program (PLP) reflects that.
Starting Feb. 2019, Surge Staffing began beta testing PLP, which sources Coast Guard reservists to take the duties of active duty members on prenatal, convalescent, or primary caregiver leave. When a birth or adoptive parent is out on leave, a reservist voluntarily fills in for up to 120 days and gains new experiences they might have not had access to otherwise.
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Attend upcoming webinars to help you plan your retirement
CG SUPRT is hosting two webinars in August to help you set your goals and stay on track. No matter where you are in your career, it is critical to prepare for retirement. With costs of living and inflation on the rise, identifying savings goals and setting realistic benchmarks are the first steps to a sustainable retirement. All times shown are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and all seminars are free. Please register in advance.
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A Recession Survival Guide for Retirees
Sooner or later, the economy will fall into a recession, because that’s the nature of the economy: Busts follow booms. For many retirees, the biggest challenge is the investment volatility that typically accompanies a recession. For those who haven’t retired yet, the biggest worry tends to be losing their job. If you know what to expect in a recession, however, you’ll know how to survive it.
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A former soldier awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart tells the story of overcoming the mental and physical wounds of war on a fifteen year odyssey that led him back to the very place where his nightmares began—and the only place redemption was possible.
While serving a portion of his time under the Special Operations Command, Benjamin Sledge fought to keep his humanity amid the killing fields of Iraq and Afghanistan. But war never leaves its participants uscathed. In Where Cowards Go to Die, Sledge reveals an unflinchingly honest portrait of war that few dare to tell.
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Aaron Redd Foundation
Golf Tournament
Potomac Shores Golf Club
Dumfries, VA
Friday, 30 Sept 2022
The Aaron Redd Foundation has gifted over $40,000 to the:
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Need a New ID?
Welcome to the RAPIDS ID Card Office Online. Select an option to update your CAC, manage sponsor or family member ID card information, or find a RAPIDS ID Card Office.
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Amazon Smile
If you're shopping on Amazon, please remember to "Smile" for us!
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Reconnect With Old
Service Friends
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These unprecedented times are contributing to a higher level of anxiety, particularly among our Veteran population. The constant flow of often discouraging news, along with a reduced ability to mingle with others to keep spirits up, makes it difficult for some to maintain their morale. TogetherWeServed, a military heritage community website and home to over 1.9 million U.S. Military Veterans, wants to help.
A secure virtual base for Veterans
During a Veteran’s military service, their base, ship or shore station is place to call home – a safe haven to share in the company of some of the finest men and women with a mission in common. Together We Served (TWS) aims to replicate that same spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood in its own “Virtual Base” website.
With its membership containing only active serving and Veterans, TWS provides a secure platform for all Veterans to engage with other Veterans on a level that is simply not possible in most social networking environments.
Family of deceased Coast Guard members who wish to join CGTWS to create a Remembrance Profile for their loved one should email admin@togetherweserved.com.
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Looking for CPOA/CGEA Swag? |
Thanks for visiting our Ships Stores! Find what you're looking for yourself or great gifts for your friends. You'll find unique merchandise with the CPOA or CGEA logos on t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Just click on the graphic links above to enter! |
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Coast Guard National Retiree Website can be found here.
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Mailing Address:
U. S. Coast Guard CPOA/CGEA
5520-G Hempstead Way
Springfield, VA 22151
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