HELPING OUR OWN
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is the official relief society of the U.S. Coast Guard.
OVER $230 MILLION DOLLARS
of assistance has been disbursed to our Coast Guard community.
WE LOOK AFTER OUR OWN
We prevent short-term financial issues from becoming long-term problems by providing interest-free loans and grants to the Coast Guard community.
We serve:
We provide interest-free loans, grants, financial counseling, referrals, and other help.
Our assistance programs focus on situations requiring immediate attention for essentials and solving temporary problems.
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FIND MY REPRESENTATIVEUpdates & Highlights
09.23.2024
Board of Directors now accepting applications for 2025
CGMA is looking for innovative Coast Guard leaders to join the Board of Directors. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) exemplifies the Coast Guard’s commitment to supporting its own, providing financial aid to members in need. The Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping policy and overseeing financial decisions to ensure the organization’s continued […]
08.22.2024
Former CGMA CEO, Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas (Ret.), Honored with 2024 Spirit of Hope Award
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is proud to announce that its former Chief Executive Officer, Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas, USCG (Ret.), has been selected as the recipient of the Coast Guard’s 2024 Spirit of Hope Award. This prestigious award is presented in recognition of outstanding service to the United States, honoring those whose patriotism […]
07.16.2024
CGMA Welcomes CDR Brooke A. Millard, USCG (Ret) as New Chief Executive Officer
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is pleased to announce the appointment of CDR Brooke A. Millard, USCG (Ret) as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 26 August 2024. CDR Millard succeeds RADM (Ret) Cari B. Thomas, who has led the organization with distinction since 2018. CDR Millard is a 2003 Coast Guard Academy graduate who earned […]
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