September 2021


Hurricane Ida: Disaster Relief Assistance Available

The Coast Guard Foundation and CPOA have activated our emergency disaster relief program so we can assist Coast Guard members and families who have been impacted by Hurricane Ida.

Coast Guard members can apply for a grant of up to $3,000 to cover personal loss and basic needs, including:

  • replacement and repair of household goods
  • food and basic necessities
  • insurance deductibles
  • temporary housing
  • emergency travel



Aaron Redd Foundation Golf Tournament
1 October



Please join us as we celebrate our 5th Annual CG Classic Charity Golf Tournament at Potomac Shores Golf Club.
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The Aaron Redd Foundation has gifted over $40,000 to:

  • The United States Coast Guard Enlisted Memorial






  • First Responders



Moving Delays? You might qualify for an Inconvenience Claim

Over the past 25 years, Cmdr. Kristen Serumgard and her husband have moved 18 times, most recently at the height of the pandemic with their six-month-old baby in tow. 

So, Serumgard, who commands the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, is no stranger to relocation headaches. Still, she’s been struck by the sheer volume of complaints she’s heard this season. Huge delays in getting stuff picked up or delivered.

Movers missing appointments or canceling at the last minute. Moving companies arriving without a truck or a packing crew. Or showing up after the service member already had to fly to their new station.  
Book of the Month: The Coast Guard On The Texas Border
The Revenue Cutter Service, which later merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form the Coast Guard, patrolled South Texas as early as 1846.

In 1852, the first lighthouse was built in Point Isabel, followed by the first lifesaving station in 1881. Salute the heroes who responded to the devastating hurricane of 1919 and stand watch with Chief Pablo Valent, the first Hispanic American to command a rescue station.

From Commander Charles R. Wilson’s oral history of World War II boot camp to the legacy of station keeper Wallace L. Reed, the longest-serving officer in charge, Dr. Jackie Kyger preserves the heritage of the men and women whose unofficial motto was “Law and Order, on the Border.”


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When Isolated At Home, Reconnect With Old
Service Friends
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.

 
To obtain your Free Full Membership, please go to this  special link only for CPOA/CGEA members. 
 
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 For more information on TogetherWeServed.com, please view their short informational video at: www.youtube.com/twsmilitarywebsites
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