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Notice: Nominations for National
CPOA Board of Director Positions!
Voting begins 1 January.
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The CPOA and CGEA are looking for dedicated Association members to serve on the National CPOA and CGEA Board for a three-year term from 2024-2027. Our Association needs new ideas & people willing to work to make those ideas a reality. | |
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Notice: Nominations for National
CGEA Board of Director Positions!
Voting begins 1 January.
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Have you considered being a CGEA National Officer? It's election season and is open to all E-6 and below. Being a National Officer is not just rewarding with all of the help you are doing across the Coast Guard for junior members and their families, but as a National Officer, you excel with your leadership skills in your career. Elections are open to all active duty, reservists, and retirees. Election nominations must be submitted by November 22nd. | | |
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2023 Veterans Day retail discounts, free meals, and other offers
2023 is Saturday, Nov. 11. This Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans. These Veterans Day and year-round discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
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New Member Dues
Paid by First Command
Looking for a cool new debit card? In our partnership with First Command, we just released this one. The best part...new CPOA and CGEA members will have their dues paid by First Command...win-win!
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2023 Veterans Day History and Teacher Resource Guide now available for download
Our proud Veterans have given us an extraordinary legacy of patriotism and honor. Their service represents the highest form of citizenship. So that young Americans can better understand the commitment and sacrifice of these heroes in securing the blessings of liberty, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to present the 2023 Veterans Day Teachers Guide as a resource to assist educators in planning lessons and activities around Veterans Day.
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FEDVIP Open Season
The Federal Benefits Open Season ends at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Monday, December 11, 2023, for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS).
Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) ends at 11:59 pm, per the location of your electronic enrollment system, on Monday, December 11, 2023.
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Jim Henderson jim@travelbyportside.com, (retired CPO)
will be our Travel Agent for this cruise.
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Need more sea time?
2024 Convention to be held underway!
Seattle to Alaska
August 23th through 30th
As we continue to seek innovative new ideas for our convention and location, please ensure to engage early for this event to ensure securing a cabin.
A couple of things:
- Ensure your passports are up to date.
- A convention registration link will be provided soon but do not hesitate to book your cabin now; monthly payment plans are available.
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Book of the Month:
Veterans Health Benefits Handbook...
Understanding Your VA Health Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to informing enrolled Veterans about VA health benefits and services they have earned and deserve. All new enrollees will receive a personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbook, generally two weeks after enrollment has been confirmed. The handbooks are tailored specifically for each Veteran and provide detailed, updated information about the VA health care benefits the Veteran may be eligible to receive, such as medications, prosthetics and dental care.
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Membership Matters Booklets Available | |
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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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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Mailing Address:
U. S. Coast Guard CPOA/CGEA
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Springfield, VA 22151
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