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Pay our Coast Guard
Parity Act
H.R. 2396
*Call to Action*
In early 2019, the Coast Guard was the only branch of the military that was not compensated while on duty during the government shutdown, which lasted over a month. This oversight left 41,000 Active-Duty Coast Guard members working without pay, including 360 who were currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf, in addition to 6,200 reservists and 8,500 civilian personnel.
Congress has kicked this can down the road for way too long. It's time to increase the pressure to ensure this legislation is passed. Please take a minute to let your voice be heard.
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Contact your representative now!
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*New*
Turn your military training into a degree at Excelsior
We're excited to announce our new partnership with Excelsior University! Transferring your training into college credits has never been easier.
As a CPOA/CGEA member, your spouse or domestic partner is eligible for reduced enrollment fees as well.
If you're looking to advance your academic goals, look no further.
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Attendance this year appears to be higher than normal.
Please ensure to register early.
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2023 CPOA/CGEA
Convention
28 - 31 August
Charlotte, NC
Our 54th CPOA & 22nd CGEA Convention will be held in conjunction with the American Legion Convention in August by offering the opportunity for our members to not only conduct our own business, but to attend many American Legion events and functions as well.
Permissive orders have been authorized
(ALCOAST 069/23, DTG R 171603Z FEB 23 )
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Looking to increase your brand awareness???
Become a Convention sponsor by purchasing a table
or supplying a goody bag item!
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Leadership training at convention |
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Set Yourself Apart:
3307 Documentation for Convention Attendance!
During last year's Convention, MCPOCG Heath-Jones committed to ensuring all active duty members attending our Convention and Gold/Silver CMC open panel leadership forum would be eligible to receive 3307 documentation of attendance.
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Chapter Fundraising
Coins Available!
A generous donor purchased coins for Chapters to use for fundraising. If you’d like a batch of these to sell, please reach out to YNCS Bruce Garrison (ret) and he’ll send you some.
Each will cost you $10…any that you sell over that price can be retained by the Chapter.
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5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Mental Health Care
“How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?”
But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t sure where to start.
“You might not know what you need or where to begin, but just start by asking questions,” said Dr. Krystyna Bienia, clinical psychologist and senior policy analyst at the Defense Health Agency. “TRICARE covers a wide range of mental health and support services to help you.”
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Not receiving your magazine? |
If you've recently retired and were using an allotment to pay your dues, there's a good chance you are no longer an active member. Please read these procedures for starting, changing, and stopping an allotment in Direct Access II/Retired Global Pay Self-Service.
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Membership Matters Booklets Available |
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If you're having a CCTI, or just looking to increase your Chapter or Branch participation,
click one of the graphics below for distribution at your local unit!
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Reach over 11,500 Coasties! |
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Membership Dues:
Action Needed
If you haven't done so already, please take the time to update your allotment by one of these 3 ways:
Log in: Already established as a Retiree in DA? Log in to DA
Let them know that you’d like to increase your monthly allotment to $4.00 for Chief Petty Officers Association (blanket code 00066), effective 1 January 2023.
Those 80 years and above in 2023 will be “Grandfathered” and not be required to increase their payment.
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Looking for a TRICARE Supplement?
Retired military families who have TRICARE insurance can get help saving on co-pays, prescriptions, and cost shares. Supplement insurance helps reimburse you for covered expenses that TRICARE doesn't pay.
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Exciting rescue stories on the high seas!
The Coast Guard’s rescue personnel are second to none, and Coast Guard air and sea rescue missions have been the subjects of celebrated newspaper accounts, books, and movies, including The Perfect Storm.
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Need to Manage
People/Events?
Sometimes, it's like herding cats. Take a look at this platform...there are free versions available that could help organize your Chapter or Branch members.
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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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- Although our e-newsletter conforms to Coast Guard directives, we request that newsletter recipients provide their home email address to alleviate any concerns. Please click the "Update Profile/Email Address" link at the bottom of this newsletter to make the change.
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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