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10.14.2025

Standing Watch in a Moment of Loss: How CGMA Helped PO3 Nicholas Say Goodbye

When Duty Meets Distance As a Coast Guard family stationed in Kodiak, Alaska, PO3 Austin Nicholas, his spouse, and their three young children know the meaning of resilience. Living in such a remote, high-cost area leaves little room for emergencies—every paycheck is stretched thin across rising costs of groceries, utilities, and childcare. So when Austin […]

01.10.2025

How CGMA Helped BM2 Willhoitte After Hurricane Helene

When disaster strikes, CGMA is here to help. Just days after reporting to U.S. Coast Guard Station Sand Key, BM2 Logan Willhoitte and his family faced Hurricane Helene’s devastating storm surge. Their new home was inundated with 6 feet of water and sewage, destroying nearly all their belongings. With renters’ insurance not yet set up […]

02.03.2026

Ready to support Coast Guard workforce during government shutdown

CGMA’s mission has been and always will be to support the financial resilience of the Coast Guard workforce. Once again, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is prepared to provide an interest-free loan to Coast Guard members and employees if they experience a lapse in pay due to a government shut down. Assistance available: Who is eligible […]

01.28.2026

Strengthening How We Help Our Own

CGMA receives a $4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to better support the Coast Guard community. We have good news to share. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance has received a $4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.—an investment that will help us better serve the growing Coast Guard community for years to come. This grant […]

11.13.2025

When the Coast Guard Needed Support, CGMA Delivered — With Speed, Scale, and Compassion. 

The federal government is poised to reopen after the historic 2025 shutdown — the longest in U.S. history. For hundreds of thousands of federal workers, this moment brings tremendous relief. For the last 43 days, uncertainty loomed large. Coast Guard civilians missed two paychecks, faced rising bills, and made hard choices — but our Coast […]

10.04.2023

Carlie’s Story: CGMA Assists with Service Dog for USCG Family

As a new Coast Guard spouse Carlie moved away from her beloved small Maine hometown to bustling and humid Miami. Adjusting to military life with a cross-country move was complicated due to her health condition, epilepsy. Stationed on a cutter and pursuing various trainings, her husband has been away for much of their first months […]

10.23.2025

CGMA Leads the Way: The Only Aid Society Supporting the Coast Guard’s Total Workforce 

As the government shutdown enters its 23rd day, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) remains on watch — ensuring no one in our Coast Guard family faces financial hardship alone. While Active Duty members received their last paycheck, hundreds of Coast Guard civilian employees continue to go without. Since October 10, CGMA has received more than […]

10.03.2023

CGMA Helps USCG Perry Family With Adoption Grant

From an adoption grant for the twins and layette package to welcome the new baby to education support, CGMA is honored to stand with families at these distinctive milestones. Chelsea reflects on her family’s experience. CGMA’s help has been beyond a blessing.

09.09.2024

Intern Highlight: Dallas Goble

This summer, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) had the pleasure of welcoming Dallas Goble as an intern. Throughout his internship, he engaged in a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to our ongoing efforts to provide critical assistance to those who serve. Join us as we highlight Dallas’s journey, his contributions, and the […]

10.16.2025

A Home Within Reach: CGMA Helps a Coast Guard Family Find Stability

Orders, Uncertainty, and a Costly Move When PO3 Danny Ramirez received transfer orders to Long Island, his family felt both excitement and worry. The housing market near his new station was intense—upfront costs often exceeded $9,000 before move-in. “The stress was taking a toll on all of us,” Danny said. “We worried about schools, commutes, […]