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A Coast Guard family reuniting with their loved one and demonstrating how CGMA's financial support can assist more Coast Guard families in these touching moments. (This photo is courtesy of CGMA)

June 20, 2022

Financial resources for your PCS

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance provides loans and grant resources to aide your PCS transition

Senior Chief Petty Officer Anitra Keith (far right), sits with her family in front of the Capital in Washington, D.C., with her husband Jason (far left) and their daughters: Aleesa, 10 (on the right) and Della, eight (on the left). Jon, their adopted 18-month-old son, sits on his father’s lap. Photo courtesy Senior Chief Petty Officer Anitra Keith.

Nov. 30, 2021

November is National Adoption Month: A roadmap to adopting a child

Here are some guidelines to expanding your family through adoption

Lt. Cmdr. Kirk Kalmbacher (top left), his wife Caroline (top right) and their children pose for a family picture.

Nov. 17, 2021

The Coast Guard can help lessen your fees to adopt a child

November is National Adoption Month

Seaman Nate Dirvin crosses the finish line after running 135 miles through Death Valley to Mount Whitney in California, July 19, 2021. He completed the Badwater 135 to raise funds for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Oct. 7, 2021

BZ: Bravo Zulu to member for completing several ultra-marathons raising money for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), and more.

BZ: Bravo Zulu to member for completing several ultra-marathons raising money for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA); Solicitation: Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 2022 Conference Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) nominations; Solicitation: Nominations for the 2021 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year (EOTY) are being accepted.

Members with the U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard connect a fallen Rear Range Light to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Beaumont, Texas, May 27, 2021. The tower had become a navigational hazard after being knocked down during Hurricane Laura. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paige Hause)

June 28, 2021

This hurricane season, be prepared to receive Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, in case you need it

Prepare yourself and your family for the next natural disaster

May 25, 2021

PCS expenses have you stressed? Know your options

Moving is expensive, here are some resources to help

During a golf tournament at Deercreek Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla., organized by a Coast Guardsman to raise money for VET Sports non-profit organization, Daniel "Doc" Jacobs watches as Randy Tharp, both of VET Sports, practices his swing Friday, April 12, 2013. Raffles and other fundraisers during the tournament resulted in a $1,600 donation to VET Sports. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)

March 5, 2021

Par! Calling all golfers

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Invitational Golf Tournament is scheduled to be held May 5-8, 2021 at the Barefoot Resort Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Dec. 17, 2020

Need emergency assistance for unplanned travel this holiday season? You may qualify for CGMA funding

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) offers help through its Emergency Assistance Program.

Nov. 4, 2020

CGMA Educational Resources Still Available for Today’s Hybrid-Learning Students

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) offers several support educational programs—two specifically in response to COVID-19 adjustments.