In respect for those who have gone before us
and as a guide for those who follow.

Chartered 07 April 1969

U. S. Coast Guard
Chief Petty Officers Association
5520-G Hempstead Way
Springfield, VA
22151-4009
Executive Director
Tom  Scaramastro

Phone: 703-941-0395
Fax: 703-941-0397
E-Mail: cgcpoa@aol.com
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Last updated:  Friday, 20 January 2012

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Important CPOA/CGEA voting info !!!
Deadline for voting = 2400, 14March2012

The following have submitted themselves to run for CPOA National Office:

CPOA   CGEA
YNC Kim Lorigan and SKCM Myles Shaw President YN2 Amberlei Folsom and YN1 C. A. Whitehead
BMCM Bruce Bradley Vice-president SK1 Phil Stone
YNC Lee Wrench and YNCS Bruce Garrison Secretary BM2 J. A. Stoltz
SKC Mark Tahtinen and BMCM Dean Smith Treasurer YN2 Carly Beer
BMCS Jack Crowley, YNC Jon Shipp, ITCM Al Bumgardner, HSCS Tyrone Anderson, MKCM Dave Isherwood and SSC Gary Seifert Regional Advisors (3)  

More info will be in the next issue of "The Chief"


  CCCAF Scholarship Deadline: 01Mar12 {new: 22Sep11} Tillman Military Scholarship Deadline: 16Mar12 {new: 13Jan12}
CPOA Tax Status {new: 14Jun11} TriCare Reduces Pharmacy Home Delivery Co-pays as of 01Oct  {new: 13Sep11} Military Victims of Home Foreclosures {new: 10May11}
VA Info Links {new: 07Dec10} Defense Bill would allow Pentagon to increase TRICARE Prime fees by $2.50 per month for individuals and $5 for families {new: 10May11} CPOA Membership Program Chapter Guidance {new: 04Apr11}
VA Health Care Fact Sheet {new: 16May10} New Option for Marking Veterans' Graves in Private Cemeteries {new: 29Jun10} New Overseas Service Ribbon {new: 03Jan11}
TRICARE Standard Provider Directory Military Handbooks - View or download for Free and/or buy printed versions {new: 06May10} CPO Academy Dinner Sponsorship  {new: 13Sep11}
CG-1705 Memorial: www.rescue1705.com {new: 26Apr10} Looking for Coast Guard Purple Heart recipients {new: 04Feb11} CG Chief's Discussion Site (Not a CPOA site)
The Military Coalition Membership Update {use Mbr Nr + SSN or DoB} Free Weekly Newsletters:
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CPOA Purpose, etc. ..... History of the CPOA ..... History of the Coast Guard Chief ..... Chief's Creed/Charge

This Association is organized to "encourage fidelity integrity to the Service and better understanding and fellowship and to advance the best interests of the enlisted personnel of the Coast Guard especially of those associated as members of this organization and to extend all possible relief to their surviving spouse and children; to foster the cultivation of military discipline and true allegiance to the United States of America..."

The purposes for which the Association is formed are: to take care of members and their dependents who may be in urgent need of assistance financial or otherwise; to assist in recruiting for the United States Coast Guard; support the aim and goals of the Chief Petty Officer's Academy; to assemble for social amenities; become involved in community affairs; promote social programs for those in need; and keep informed on United States Coast Guard matters; whereby we may continue to serve in loyalty to the Nation and the United States Coast Guard. These together with the Preamble to our Constitution and the By-laws define the purpose of the Chief Petty Officers Association.

The USCG Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) is a not for profit organization.
The opinions expressed on this Web site are not to be construed as being official or reflecting the views of the Dept. of  Homeland Security,
the U. S. Coast Guard or officials thereof.


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