USCGCPOA.ORG                                                               August 2017  

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The Best prices on tactical, outdoor gear, athletic gear, eyewear and more.



Partner with Bellevue University and receive a $1,000 Military Tuition Waiver.

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Resources:


  Whether you want to apply your GI Bill benefits to college classes or an on-the-job training program, this tool will help you make the most of them.



  
 
  Say goodbye to reply-all emails and paper sign up sheets. Coordinate events and people in minutes with online sign ups.

  
  
   


 

  2017 CPOA/CGEA CONVENTION
LOUISVILLE, KY

 
Our updated 2017 Annual National 
Convention schedule is available here...
 



  Logo Contest - Vote Now 


    Our logo contest is coming to a close and the winner will be announced at this year's Convention.  If you have not yet voted, you can go here now.
   




  Support a Chief's Academy Spaghetti  Social 


    Our Petaluma Chapter is requesting sponsorship for upcoming Chief Academy socials. The cost of a spaghetti social (Active) is $350 and the pizza social (Active/Reserve) is $450. They've created a link for easy online donations. The following classes need support.
 

CLCVN
 
 
Grad
 
R.N. Number
23 Oct 17
17 Nov 17
CCXXXVII
06 Nov 17
17 Nov 17
Reserve XLVI
27 Nov 17
22 Dec 17
CCXXXVIII
08 Jan 18
02 Feb 18
CCXXXIX
05 Feb 18
02 Mar 18
CCXL
05 Mar 18
30 Mar 18
CCXLI
09 Apr 18
04 May 18
CCXLII
07 May 18
01Jun 18
CCXLIII
04 Jun 18
29 Jun 18
CCXLIV
18 Jun 18
29 Jun 18
Reserve XLVII
09 Jul 18
03 Aug 18
CCXLV
23 Jul 18
03 Aug 18
Reserve XLVIII
06 Aug 18
31 Aug 18
CCXLVI
10 Sep 18
08 Oct 18
CCXLVII

 Please contact Chapter President
BMC Nicholas George  if you have any questions. 



   
Find Your Boot Camp Friends
   Interested to find old friends you went to Boot Camp with? If so, Together We Served has made it even easier.

   They have extended their unique "Also There" feature to find more members who were in Boot Camp at the same time as you. Even if they could not remember their training company or platoon, we can match you based on location and start month.
 
   All you need to do is enter whatever boot camp details you can recall and we will find other members who trained alongside you!
 
To obtain your Free Full Membership, please go to this special link only for CPOA/CGEA members. 
 
 Family of deceased Coast Guard members who wish to join CGTWS to create a Remembrance Profile for their loved one should email [email protected] .
 
  For more information on TogetherWeServed.com, please view their short informational video at: www.youtube.com/twsmilitarywebsites

  
 

Recently Retired?

 

  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.  
           
       
       
         

  

   Or just call the U. S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center 
 
1(800)772-8724
to talk to a pay technician 
  
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  At most CG units, personal mail will not be delivered to the member...If you've been using a Coast Guard address to receive The Chief , please send us an  email  to ensure we get it changed and that you continue to get your magazine.  

  

 

 
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