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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 […]

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 […]

10.04.2023

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 […]

10.03.2023

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.

10.14.2025

Community Update: CGMA Ready to Help During Government Lapse

October 14, 2025 The Coast Guard has confirmed that military members will receive their mid-month paycheck for October 15, with deposits expected between October 15–17. Read the official announcement here. CGMA continues to review and process requests for help. If the government shutdown continues and affects the November 1 paycheck, CGMA is ready to respond […]

10.10.2025

When Pay Stops, We Don’t

CGMA Ready to Bridge the Gap As the government shutdown continues, I know many of you are anxious about what the coming weeks may bring. It’s now likely that the October 15 paycheck will not arrive on time. That uncertainty hits hard — I’ve been there, and I remember exactly how it feels. I want […]

10.07.2025

A Lifeline in Crisis: How CGMA Stepped Up for the Holmes Family

Compassion Meets Urgency For PO2 Bradley Holmes and his wife, budgeting and saving had always been part of their plan. But when a sophisticated scam emptied their checking and savings accounts overnight, everything changed. Their mortgage was due. Their pantry was empty. “We didn’t know where to turn,” Bradley said. “It felt like the ground […]

10.01.2025

On Watch. Always Ready. Always Here.

If shutdown results in a pay halt, CGMA is here to help The partial government shutdown in December 2018/ January 2019 resulted in the single largest relief effort in CGMA history as the Coast Guard workforce experienced work without pay. During this 35-day period, CGMA’s incredible team delivered $8.4 million in assistance to 6,200 Coast […]

01.06.2026

Winter 2025 CEO Update

Our Coast Guard community is relying on CGMA more than ever — and we’re showing up. As of December 8, CGMA has already delivered $8.5 million in loans, a 54% jump from 2024 and another $3.1 million in grants.