Coast Guard Mutual Assistance 2020 Annual Report

2020 AnnuAl RepoRt

VISIon

We help our own

As a recognized leader in promoting financial stability for our clients, we seek to empower the Coast Guard family in meeting future financial challenges. Through partnerships with other assistance providers, we will deliver innovative financial assistance in response to the emerging needs of the Coast Guard community. We will ensure that we are always ready, and always there as a critical safety net in times of financial need.

2020 mISSIon ImpACt

Local CGMA Representatives processed 12,900 cases, ultimately serving 9,083 Coast Guard Members

$9.1 MILLION in total support

$5.7 MILLION in grants

18% of Active Duty Members received assistance

SINCE 1924

CGMA has provided over $214 million in assistance to the Coast Guard community

1 in 5 Active Duty 1 in 14 Civilian employees

63% of all assistance went to individuals in pay grades E-6/GS-7 and below.

1 in 12 Reserve Members

CGmA Rep SIte loCAtIonS

CGMA-HQ

DDE-UK SUPT TEAM

Port Security Unit (PSU) 313

USCG Academy

USCG Activities Europe

USCG Activities Far East

USCG AIRSTA Atlantic City

USCG AIRSTA Barbers Point

USCG AIRSTA Borinquen

USCG AIRSTA Cape Cod

USCG AIRSTA Clearwater

USCG AIRSTA Detroit

USCG AIRSTA Miami

USCG AIRSTA New Orleans

USCG AIRSTA Sacramento

USCG AIRSTA San Francisco

USCG AIRSTA Savannah

USCG AIRSTA Sitka

USCG AIRSTA Traverse City

USCG AIRSTA/SFO Port Angeles

USCG ATC Mobile

USCG Atlantic Area

USCG Base Alameda

USCG Base Boston

USCG Base Cape Cod

USCG Base Charleston

USCG Base Cleveland

USCG Base Det Ketchikan-Juneau

USCG Base Det St. Louis

USCG Base Elizabeth City

USCG Base Galveston

USCG Base Honolulu

USCG Base Ketchikan

USCG Base Kodiak

USCG Base LALB

USCG Base Miami Beach

USCG Base National Capital Region

USCG Base New Orleans

USCG Base Portsmouth

USCG Base Seattle

USCG C5ISC Base Alexandria

USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence

USCG Communications Command

USCG Cryptologic Unit Texas

USCG Eighth District

USCG Finance Center

USCG Fourteenth District

USCG HITRON Jacksonville

USCG Intelligence Coordination Center

USCG Legal Services Command

USCG MFPU Bangor

USCG MFPU Kings Bay

USCG MLE Academy

USCG MSRT West San Diego

USCG MSU Chicago

USCG MSU Duluth

USCG MSU Houma

USCG MSU Huntington

USCG MSU Morgan City

USCG MSU Paducah

USCG MSU Pittsburgh

USCG MSU Port Arthur

USCG MSU Portland

USCG MSU Savannah

USCG MSU Texas City

USCG MSU Valdez

USCG National Vessel Documentation Center

USCG OPC PRO Panama City

USCG Pay & Personnel Center (PPC)

USCG Project Resident Office (PRO) Lockport

USCG Recruiting Offices

USCG Sector Anchorage

USCG Sector Boston

USCG Sector Buffalo

USCG Sector Charleston

USCG Sector Columbia River

USCG Sector Corpus Christi

USCG Sector Delaware Bay

USCG Sector Detroit

USCG Sector Guam

USCG Sector Honolulu

USCG Sector Houston/Galveston

USCG Sector Humboldt Bay

USCG Sector Jacksonville

USCG Sector Key West

USCG Sector Lake Michigan

USCG Sector LALB

CGMA has a strong presence to serve the entire Coast Guard community with 548 CGMA Representatives at 115 shore units and 51 cutters in 36 states and territories across 19 time zones.

USCG Sector Long Island Sound

USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River

USCG Sector Mobile

USCG Sector New York

USCG Sector North Bend

USCG Sector North Carolina

USCG Sector Northern New England

USCG Sector Ohio Valley

USCG Sector Puget Sound

USCG Sector San Diego

USCG Sector San Francisco

USCG Sector San Juan

USCG Sector Sault Ste Marie

USCG Sector Southeastern New England

USCG Sector St. Petersburg

USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River

USCG SFO Eastern Shore

USCG SFO Grand Haven

USCG SFO Moriches

USCG SFO Southwest Harbor

USCG Special Missions Training Center (SMTC)

USCG Station Chetco River

USCG Station Sandy Hook

USCG TACLET South

USCG TRACEN Cape May

USCG TRACEN Petaluma

USCG TRACEN Yorktown

USCG Yard

USCGC ACTIVE (WMEC-618)

USCGC ALERT (WMEC-630)

USCGC BEAR (WMEC-901)

USCGC BERTHOLF (WMSL-750)

USCGC CAMPBELL (WMEC-909)

USCGC CONFIDENCE (WMEC-619)

USCGC DAUNTLESS (WMEC-624)

USCGC DECISIVE (WMEC-629)

USCGC DEPENDABLE (WMEC-626)

USCGC DILIGENCE (WMEC-616)

USCGC DOUGLAS MUNRO (WHEC-724)

USCGC EAGLE (WIX-327)

USCGC ELM (WLB-204)

USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC-907)

USCGC FIR (WLB-213)

USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911)

USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL-753)

USCGC HARRIET LANE (WMEC-903)

USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20)

USCGC HICKORY (WLB-212)

USCGC JAMES (WMSL-754)

USCGC JUNIPER (WLB-201)

USCGC KIMBALL (WMSL-756)

USCGC KUKUI (WLB-203)

USCGC LEGARE (WMEC-912)

USCGC MACKINAW (WLBB-30)

USCGC MELLON (WHEC-717)

USCGC MIDGETT (WHEC-726)

USCGC MIDGETT (WMSL-757)

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USCGC MOHAWK (WHEC-913)

USCGC MUNRO (WMSL-755)

USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904)

USCGC OAK (WLB-211)

USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10)

USCGC RELIANCE (WMEC-615)

USCGC RESOLUTE (WMEC-620)

USCGC SENECA (WMEC-906)

USCGC SEQUOIA (WLB-215)

USCGC SPENCER (WMEC-905)

USCGC STEADFAST (WMEC-623)

USCGC STONE (WMSL-758)

USCGC STRATTON (WMSL-752)

USCGC SYCAMORE (WLB-209)

USCGC TAHOMA (WMEC-908)

USCGC TAMPA (WMEC-902)

USCGC THETIS (WMEC-910)

USCGC VALIANT (WMEC-621)

USCGC VIGILANT (WMEC-617)

USCGC VIGOROUS (WMEC-627)

USCGC WAESCHE (WMSL-751)

USCGC WILLOW (WLB-202)

CGMA maintains cross-service agreements with Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, and the American Red Cross. These partnerships make it possible for military members of all services, population 2.5 million, to receive emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Through these partnerships, we are always ready to provide timely assistance for the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.

meSSAGe FRom the ChAIRmAn

During times of uncertainty throughout America’s history, our Coast Guard has performed critical missions protecting our national interests, and promoting economic prosperity and public safety. In all these challenging endeavors, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance has stood with our workforce and their families.

While many communities and non-profits struggled to cope with the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic, CGMA stepped up its support, providing a record $9.1 million in assistance in 2020, including $5.7 million in grants.

CGMA quickly responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic pressures, creating six new programs, including assistance with childcare, lost wages, and quarantine cost to widen the financial safety net for the Coast Guard community. Notably, the innovative Supplemental Education Grant (SEG) program, which helped to equip Coast Guard families with the essential resources needed for remote and online learning, would eventually be replicated by all three of our sister military relief societies. CGMA would also provide more COVID-19 related assistance than all other military relief societies combined—a total of $4.5 million in COVID-19 related assistance to 6,255 Coast Guard members.

Meanwhile, the “everyday” work continued! Following the relentless wave of hurricanes devastating the Gulf Coast, CGMA Representatives were immediately on-site and deployed with Coast Guard Personnel Support Teams (PST) to ensure that impacted members swiftly received the help they needed. CGMA provided $1.4 million in hurricane assistance, allowing 692 Coast Guard members and their families to begin to rebuild and recover.

While CGMA has proven time and again its ability to respond in the face of a major disaster, it is also here yearround for the Coast Guard community, quietly lending a helping hand through programs such as free tutoring, first and last month’s rent, car repair, and special needs grants. In addition to the $7.3 million in disaster and emergency assistance provided in 2020, CGMA continued to empower growth and goals through $829,358 in education assistance, as well as offer support for life’s many milestones through $937,404 in family support.

“Bravo Zulu” to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance for another year of exceptional mission accomplishment. To the donors who make all these accomplishments possible—thank you! We are grateful for your generous support and the compassionate difference you made in the lives of Coast Guard members and their families.

Semper Paratus,

meSSAGe FRom the mASteR ChIeF petty oFFICeR oF the CoASt GuARd

As I travel around the country meeting the dedicated and patriotic Coast Guard women and men who serve our great nation, I am humbled and encouraged by the countless ways shipmates step up to help one another through the tough times.

For nearly 100 years, CGMA has provided the means to extend compassion to one another in times of need. The very name “Mutual Assistance” reflects the spirit of community and mutual help that is the force behind CGMA.

We were certainly put to the test over the last year as all of us were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and so many of our Coast Guard families suffered the ravages of the brutal 2020 hurricane season. Many families used CGMA monies to help with their unexpected school supply needs so their children could continue to learn safely from home. Further, members whose homes were damaged or lost in successive storms were helped each time so they could get back on their feet.

Today, CGMA not only continues to provide assistance in emergencies and disasters but also through a wide range of support including unique and innovative programs such as the dislocation allowance (DLA) supplemental grant program, PCS childcare, free online tutoring, special needs grants, breast milk shipment reimbursement, and overseas rental car program.

I want to express my sincere appreciation to all the CGMA Representatives and Assistance Representatives who, overcoming the many challenges and disruptions imposed by the pandemic, helped meet the emergent financial needs of over 9,000 members of the Coast Guard community last year. Thanks also to the dedicated staff at CGMA Headquarters for their day-to-day administration and the Board of Control for its diligent oversight, mission focus, and continuing assessment of the needs of our shipmates and their families.

Semper Paratus, Jason M. Vanderhaden Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Board of Control

eduCAtIon pRoGRAmS

CGMA empowers the Coast Guard community to achieve their academic goals through a variety of education programs including education loans, Stafford/PLUS loan fee grants, Supplemental Education Grants (SEG), and free online tutoring. CGMA’s debt management and financial counseling programs help ensure the long-term financial health and resiliency of the Coast Guard family.

57 - Education Loans

24 - Stafford/PLUS Loan Fee Grants

2,037 - Supplemental Education Grants

“The CGMA SEG program is fantastic. Supplies and other expenses from school, even an online one, can be enormous. Some books are over $100 on their own! With TA only covering tuition, and not much of it, having the extra help for school is incredible. I recently completed my bachelor’s degree and didn’t pay at all for my books, supplies, or graduation fees. I don’t think I would have been able to finish my degree as quickly as I did if I didn’t have the help I received from CGMA SEG.”

— YN2 Teal J. Carter, USCG, National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC)

numBeR oF eduCAtIon CASeS

Celebrating Five Years With Tutor.com/military

Through a partnership with Tutor.com/military, Coast Guard-connected students have access to oneto-one tutoring with a live expert available 24/7. Vetted tutors support the academic needs of students grades K-12 and college, plus provide support for resume writing, study skills, and career transition.

Incrementally expanding eligibility to meet the needs of more and more students has marked the development of this program. This trend continued in 2020, when Mutual Assistance strategically added Academy Prep Students in concert with Coast Guard Academy initiatives to deepen the diversity of its student population to reflect the nation. In addition to the newly added Academy Prep Students, tutoring services are available to Active Duty service members, Reserve Members, Civilian personnel, and their spouses and dependents.

57% More Tutoring Sessions Were Delivered to Coast Guard Families in 2020 Than in 2019

“She did a great job of explaining things! And really helped me! She is always flexible with her time and so patient!”

- 6th Grade Math Student, USCG Active Duty Dependent, Virginia

“Tutor was very accommodating and patient. Helped me complete a difficult homework problem.”

- Coast Guard Academy Scholars Student

FAmIly ASSIStAnCe And SuppoRt

Breast Milk Shipment Program

Providing dynamic programs that support and equip Coast Guard members for the realities and challenges they face is at the heart of CGMA’s mission. In 2019, CGMA launched the groundbreaking breast milk shipment reimbursement program to support the mission readiness of Coast Guard members as they balance work and the nutritional needs of their children.

This year, the enthusiastically received program was expanded to include Reserve Members on ADT or IDT orders. The program now serves all Active Duty Members, including Public Health Service Officers and U.S. Navy chaplains attached to the Coast Guard, and Reservists on ADOS, ADT, or IDT orders. It is also available to Civilian Employees and the spouses of Active Duty Members who are traveling for their job or completing PCS travel.

Supporting nursing mothers is just one of the many ways CGMA continues to provide relevant and innovative support for the modern Coast Guard community.

Support Programs

SpeCIAl needS GRAnt mAkeS A dReAm Come tRue

As a new Coast Guard spouse, Carlie moved away from her beloved small town in Maine to bustling and humid Miami. Adjusting to military life with an across country move was complicated due to her medical condition.

When her husband, ET3 Matthew Tarr, finished school in Petaluma, they made their way to Miami with only one driver. “I haven’t driven for five years and I have dealt with this for a very long time,” Carlie mentions. She notes that she recently passed five years of having epilepsy.

Stationed on a cutter and pursuing various training, her husband has been deployed or on temporary duty for much of their first months of marriage. The need for a helper and support for Carlie was clear. “I have wanted to get a service dog for a very long time. The reason that we weren’t ever able to get a dog before is because of the cost. Trying to get a service dog is $15,000 to $30,000, if you want to have them be trained and smart enough to help with the task you need. So, I was never able to do that,” Carlie explains.

Even though she did not have a service dog, Carlie already knew what breed of dog she wanted,“Goldendoodles are actually the top-rated dogs for people with epilepsy because they can sense so much. That was one of the reasons that I wanted to get a goldendoodle for sure,” Carlie gushes.

Through the special needs grant, Carlie shares, “We have finally welcomed into our home our new bundle of joy, Sully, my new service dog. He is incredibly smart, and in just the first few weeks of having him he has learned all of the basic commands, and I’m sure it’ll be no time before he will start helping to sense my seizures and help with my epilepsy.”

“To finally have the help that I have wanted for so long, it’s hard to find the words. It was an incredible feeling to finally get him handed to us and know that Coast Guard Mutual Assistance helped with that whole process. It’s been incredible to have that help and support to be able to do this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have helped me and my husband with,” Carlie gratefully says.

Carlie is no longer waiting for her dream of a service dog to come true. With this unique program, this young Coast Guard spouse is now supported and equipped with the service dog of her dreams.

- Carlie, Coast Guard spouse and CGMA Special Needs recipient

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart...”

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Hurricane Laura hit hard. Among those impacted were the nearly 1,000 Coast Guard families stationed in the area. Many of these members live in Lake Charles, LA and Port Arthur, TX, areas which took the full force of the whipping 150 mph hurricane winds.

Uncertainty is a stressor, particularly for military families who may not have established local support networks. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic added to the financial strain and complicated recovery efforts. A junior officer, LTJG Andres Nealis, candidly shared the impact of the storm on his family:

“The aftermath of Hurricane Laura has been an extremely stressful time for my wife and me. Our home took on damage to our roof, siding, and fence, among other things, and my car had glass damage…Due to the power outage, we were also forced to throw away all of our perishable food.”

During times of a major disaster, such as a hurricane, the Coast Guard community counts on CGMA as a trusted and reliable resource, ready to provide emergency assistance for evacuation and basic living expenses like food, shelter, and clothing. As members return to their homes, Mutual Assistance is there with the financial resources needed to replace essentials such as food and appliances and begin repairs.

Senior Chief Christie Hamilton describes her family’s experience weathering the storm and receiving timely Disaster Assistance from CGMA:

“When our carport and attic were destroyed from Hurricane Laura, you were gracious enough to provide a temporary storage…when all other storage places were either closed due to damage or sold out. As all of our personal belongings were strewed out over our lawn and getting rained on, this provided us a place to temporarily store our items so they would not be further damaged and/or stolen. CGMA also helped us financially by providing two grants to assist with the deductibles we had to pay for both Hurricane Laura and Delta. The process was very easy and the turnaround time was almost immediate.”

With back-to-back active hurricane seasons over the past several years, CGMA has provided over $4.8 million in relief from Hurricanes Dorian, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Florence, and Michael—nearly half in direct grants. In 2020 alone, Mutual Assistance provided $1.4 million in Disaster Assistance in 851 cases, over 67% in grants, with many families like the Hamiltons dealing with the impact of more than one storm.

When so much is uncertain, CGMA is a trusted source of support. MSTCS Hamilton sums up the cycle of care: “During this extremely stressful time, it was extremely comforting knowing that CGMA was willing to do whatever it could for our members…We have seen firsthand how the money that we donate through CGMA goes to the families who need it the most.”

CoVId-19 ReSponSe

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” and on March 11, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus included restrictions on travel, quarantines, and forced closures of certain types of public places and businesses.

In response to the pandemic and resulting economic pressures, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance would ultimately introduce eight temporary assistance programs designed to widen the financial safety net for the Coast Guard community.

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The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a “public health emer gency of international concern”

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CGMA launches the SEG-C program for members with dependents in primary or secondary school (grade/high school) whose schools have been closed for the duration of the virus

Army Emergency Relief (AER) introduces Home Schooling Assistance Program

CGMA staff transitions to 100% Remote Operations status

CGMA launches initial COVID-19 relief programs: Loss of Pay, Child Care Costs, Quarantine Costs

The coronavirus outbreak is declared a pandemic

CGMA introduces Airline Change/ Cancellation Fee Reimbursement

The pandemic placed tremendous stress on military members and their families. Service members standing duty faced additional childcare costs as schools closed. Many spouses and Auxiliary members lost jobs due to closures and reduced hours, adding to the financial strain. Additionally, Coast Guard members and families typically move to new duty stations in the summer months, an already stressful process compounded by new COVID-19 protocols and restrictions.

While the virus may be new, CGMA’s skilled and practiced emergency response is not. It is what we do. We surge our resources, we focus our efforts, we adjust as conditions require, and above all, we take care of each other. Since our founding in 1924, CGMA has worked to meet the evolving needs of the Coast Guard community. For nearly a hundred years, CGMA has proved a ready and reliable source of support for Coast Guardsmen and their families in disaster and emergencies. Through fires and floods, hurricanes and medical emergencies, CGMA helps. Every time.

All ASSIStAnCe By Week In 2020

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) introduces Home Schooling Assistance Program

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) introduces Home Schooling Assistance Program

CGMA launches six new programs to assist Coast Guard members during the ongoing pandemic: SEG-C (now to include computers), Childcare Grant, In-Person Tutoring Grant, Supplemental Special Needs Grant, Childcare Loans, and Lost Wage Loans

$1.09 million in COVID-19 assistance

1,572 individual online tutoring sessions offered in October through Tutor.com/military

Some limited support continued into 2021 due to member deployment or other inability to fully utilize program offerings during 2020

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When these temporary COVID-19 assistance programs ended Dec. 1, CGMA had provided $4.4 millon in assistance to 6,188 Coast Guard families ($3.5 million in grants) 0

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One family has wiped the tears away and is ready to learn thanks to CGMA SEG-C.

After 19 years with her husband, Rakia Melón has mastered military life: good friends, family first, challenges should be faced head on. Last spring when schooling went virtual, Rakia jumped into the virtual learning environment and supported her two Coastie kids, Marley and Darius. There were a lot of tears for Marley as the normal social and educational connections and communication were so much harder. Things got tougher when the family’s aging laptop broke and the tablet was on the fritz.

Summertime brought relief to the virtual learning chaos. But there were questions as to what they would do about the fall. Like so many other American families, the Melón family began to look at their options and weigh the pros and cons.

Rakia describes her two kids:

• Darius is sensitive and kind, and she is not afraid to be silly and weird. She fully embraces who she is! She loves green and orange, and frogs as well. She also loves video games and hopes to be a video game designer. She is an amazing artist and spends a lot of time drawing and creating her own characters.

• Marley is pure energy and can usually be found climbing, swinging, and jumping around the house! His favorite color is yellow. He had his first experience losing friends when two of his best friends both moved away with their families to new units. Although this has been difficult for him, he has kept in touch with them by sending drawings through the mail and with video calls.

Currently stationed in Puerto Rico, Rakia and her husband, CSC Melón, decided on the schooling option that worked for their family but they needed laptops so that both of them could attend virtual classes. “There is NO way I would ever have bought my 5-year-old a laptop,” she explained.

Rakia was familiar with CGMA because her family used a Disaster Assistance loan when her family was displaced due to Hurricane Maria. They applied for the COVID SEG-C (COVID Supplemental Education Grant) to purchase Chromebooks for their children.

Marley proudly asked, “Mommy is that my ‘puter?” Rakia noted that Marley has asked for a computer previously. “And here we are. His first laptop.” COVID changed things up for this family and CGMA’s SEG-C program came at just the right time to get these Coastie kids the computers they needed.

“Our virtual setup is floating laptops, from living room to dining table to kitchen island to sunroom! Changing up where the kids work day to day or even class to class has been very helpful for them,” Rakia shared. Although the state of things was not back to normal, there were a lot fewer tears. No matter where school takes place, in the Melón family’s living room, dining room, or even the kitchen, life is smoother for this Coast Guard family.

Child Care Grant – up to $500

Grant to offset the increased demand and hurdles of securing childcare for dependents ages 0-12.

In-Person Tutoring Grant – up to $1,000

Beyond CGMA’s online tutoring program, the program offered unique support for young students (pre-K through 8th grade) as Coast Guard families navigated virtual classrooms. 24/7 online tutoring through Tutor.com/military remained available for students of all ages.

Supplemental Special Needs Grant – up to $1,000

Support and services to care for special needs family members are often provided in person. The grant assisted with funding for services or equipment often harder to acquire due to the pandemic.

SEG-C Grant (Spring and Fall) – Up to $500

The COVID Supplemental Education Grant (SEG-C), offered in both the spring and fall semesters, equipped Coast Guard children with the school supplies needed to support at-home and virtual learning.

Child Care/Elder Care Loans – up to $6,000

These loans were an extension of an existing program to meet the unique and widespread demands for childcare amidst scheduling challenges as well as school and daycare closures.

Lost Wages Loan – up to $6,000

When unemployment benefits were delayed or unavailable, the lost wages loan made up to two months of salary available for spouse income losses.

Funeral and Storage Costs – as needed

Quarantine Costs – up to $6,000

For members placed into a medically directed quarantine, loans of up to $6,000 were available to help offset the costs of lodging and food-related expenses. After the member settled claims with applicable agencies, the remainder of the loan was converted to a grant.

Airline Change/Cancellation Fee Reimbursements – up to $100 per person

The program provided relief from losses incurred due to canceled travel.

Coastie kids equipped to learn thanks to CGMA’s SEG-C grant

2020. What a year. I am so very proud to be part of this charity that did its part to make this year just a little better in the lives of so many.

Our reach has never been deeper, nor so strongly felt within the Coast Guard community. Driven by the incredible generosity of the Coast Guard family, this year CGMA provided assistance to 18% of the Active Duty force. Thousands of members and their dependents are now personally acquainted with our capabilities and our mission.

We deeply value your steadfast commitment to ensuring shipmates facing obstacles have access to the support they need. Because of you, CGMA was prepared to meet the challenges posed by the pandemic. Guided by ingenuity, innovation, and integrity, CGMA ensures that Coast Guard members and their families not only have the resources to meet today’s financial challenges, but the tools to be resilient for the future.

I am grateful for the joint partnership at all the military aid societies, the American Red Cross, and the over 500 Representatives and Assistance Representatives who all go the extra mile to ensure we can assist military members around the world.

I would also like to extend my personal thanks to the entire staff, who since early March 2020 have transitioned to fully remote operations. Their response to the new working environment, as well as to the enormous uptick in requests for assistance, reflects the highest levels of dedication to our mission. I am proud of all of them.

CGMA’s status and visibility has reached a new peak in our history, but there is still much work to be done. As I reflect on a divisive year that tested our nation’s resilience and responses to social unrest and racial inequality, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance remains committed to maintaining the highest levels of fair treatment and respect for all of our clients. We are optimistic that 2021 will be an “elevation to normal” with a refocus on our steady state missions and core values, incremental improvements in program delivery, and a goal of one third of all assistance being provided by grants.

Thank you for your extraordinary commitment. Together, we are helping our own.

Serving the Coast Guard,

Cari B. Thomas Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) Chief Executive Officer

BoARd oF ContRol 2020-2021

CGMA Board of Control Officers

Chairman –ADM Karl L. Schultz

President –

RADM Joanna M. Nunan

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard –MCPOCG Jason M. Vanderhaden

Alternate for MCPOCG –CMC Charles R. Bushey

Secretary/Chief Executive Officer –RADM Cari B. Thomas (Ret.)

CGMA Board of Control Members

Commissioned Officer (O – 5 & Above) – CDR Morgan T. Holden

Commissioned Officer (O1 – O4) – LCDR Daniel J. McQuate

Commissioned Officer (O1 – O4) – LT Ariana L. Mohnke

Chief Warrant Officer (W2 – W4) – CWO3 Anthony F. Giaccone

Chief Petty Officer (E7 – E9) – BMCM Eric S. Silvoy

Enlisted (E4 – E6) – PO1 Carey M. Jones

Enlisted (E4 – E6) – PO1 Benjamin N. Lind

Reserve – LT Alexander T. Austin

Medical/TRICARE Specialist – HSC Megan K. Long

Work-Life Specialist – Mrs. Lisa J. Johnson

Civilian – Mr. Steven Apicella

Retired – CWO4 (Ret.) John C. Baker (Vice President)

Auxiliary – AUX J. Mike Philipps

Enlisted Person’s Spouse – Mr. Michael Little

Commissioned Officer’s Spouse – Hon. Erin Wirth

Alternate for CPO (E7 – E9) – PO1 Jerry Engelman

Alternate for Enlisted (E4 – E6) – PO1 Elizabeth Little

2020 CGmA AWARd ReCIpIentS

2020 Lieutenant James Crotty Award YNC Mary Evans, Base New Orleans

2020 CGMA Ambassador of the Year Ms. Amanda Fortier Morales

2020 CGMA Values Pennant Coast Guard Spouses’ Clubs

2020 So Others May Live The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association

2020 So Others May Live

RADM Ronald M. Polant, USCG (Ret.)

CAPT Robert T. Platt, USCG (Ret.)

2020 CGmA All hAndS

The good work of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is made possible by those shipmates who invest in this time-tested network. Every day, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is working to improve the lives of those we serve. The CGMA mission depends on robust support from the Coast Guard community. It is with humble gratitude Coast Guard Mutual Assistance acknowledges the contributions generously given by the following individuals, companies, and organizations throughout 2020.

Great care was taken preparing these lists, however, errors and omissions are possible. If a name has been misspelled or omitted, please call us at 800.881.2462.

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Corporate and organization Contributors

Gold Circle Members - $50,000 or more

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Dorothy M. Thayer Memorial Trust

USAA Foundation

USCG Headquarters

Silver Circle Members - $10,000 to $49,999

AMBA Services, Inc.

The August Heid Trust

The California Community Foundation

Coast Guard Exchange SystemCommunity Service Command

FedPoint

Munich Re America

Navy Federal Credit Union

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

USCG Atlantic Area

USCG Aviation Training Center Mobile

USCG Personnel Service Center (PSC)

USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC)

USCG Training Center Petaluma

USCG Training Center Yorktown

Bronze Circle Members$1,000 to $9,999

Allenhurst Police Association

Amazon Smile

American Legion Post 176

The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club

The Boston Foundation

The Diane & Donald Schinnerer Charitable Fund

Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association

GEICO Military

My Vision Mentoring LLC

Podolsky Family Foundation

Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc.

USAA Matching

W. S. Darley and Co.

USCG Auxiliary ABERDEEN 054-22-07

USCG Aids To Navigation Team New York

USCG Air Station Atlantic City

USCG Air Station Barbers Point

USCG Air Station Borinquen

USCG Air Station Cape Cod

USCG Air Station Clearwater

USCG Air Station Corpus Christi

USCG Air Station Detroit

USCG Air Station Elizabeth City

USCG Air Station Houston

USCG Air Station Kodiak

USCG Air Station Miami

USCG Air Station New Orleans

USCG Air Station Sacramento

USCG Air Station San Francisco

USCG Air Station Savannah

USCG Air Station Sitka

USCG Air Station Traverse City

USCG Air Station/ Sector Field Office Port Angeles

USCG Asset Project Office (APO)

USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)

USCG Aviation Technical Training Center Elizabeth City

USCG Base Alameda

USCG Base Boston

USCG Base Cape Cod

USCG Base Charleston

USCG Base Cleveland

USCG Base Detachment Borinquen

USCG Base Detachment St Louis

USCG Base Elizabeth City

USCG Base Honolulu

USCG Base Ketchikan

USCG Base Kodiak

USCG Base Los Angeles Long Beach

USCG Base Miami Beach

USCG Base National Capital Region

USCG Base New Orleans

USCG Base Portsmouth

USCG Base San Juan

USCG Base Seattle

USCG C5I Service Center (C5ISC)

USCG Command CG Cyber Det

USCG Command Control & Communi cations Engineering Center

USCG Communications Command

USCG Counterintelligence Service (CGCIS)

USCG Cryptologic Unit Texas (CGCU)

USCG Cyber Command (CGCC)

USCG Director Of Operational Logistics (DOL)

USCG Eighth Coast Guard District

USCG Eleventh Coast Guard District

USCG Fifth Coast Guard District

USCG Finance Center

USCG First Coast Guard District

USCG Force Readiness Command

USCG Fourteenth Coast Guard District

USCG Gulf Strike Team

USCG Health Safety Work Life Service Center

USCG Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville

USCG Incident Management Assist Team (IMAT)

USCG In-Service Vessel Sustainment (ISVS) Project Resident Office (PRO) Baltimore

USCG Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC)

USCG International Ice Patrol

USCG Investigative Service

USCG Investigative Service Gulf Region

USCG Investigative Service Southeast Region

USCG Leadership Development Center

USCG Legal Service Command Staff

USCG Marine Safety Center

USCG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge

USCG Marine Safety Unit Cleveland

USCG Marine Safety Unit Houma

USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City

USCG Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur

USCG Marine Safety Unit Portland

USCG Marine Safety Unit Savannah

USCG Marine Safety Unit Texas City

USCG Marine Safety Unit Valdez

USCG Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor

USCG Maritime Force Protection Unit Kings Bay

USCG Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Atlantic

USCG Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Pacific

USCG Maritime Law Enforcement Academy

USCG Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) East

USCG Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) West

USCG National Maritime Center

USCG National Motor Lifeboat School

USCG National Pollution Funds Center

USCG National Vessel Documentation Center

USCG Navigation Center

USCG Ninth Coast Guard District

USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Project Resident Office (PRO)

USCG Pacific Area

USCG Patrol Forces South West Asia Bahrain

USCG Pay And Personnel Center (PPC)

USCG Recruiting Command

USCG Research & Development Center

USCG Sector Anchorage

USCG Sector Boston

USCG Sector Buffalo

USCG Sector Charleston

USCG Sector Columbia River

USCG Sector Corpus Christi

USCG Sector Delaware Bay

USCG Sector Detroit

USCG Sector Field Office Galveston

USCG Sector Field Office Grand Haven

USCG Sector Field Office Southwest Harbor

USCG Sector Guam

USCG Sector Honolulu

USCG Sector Houston/Galveston

USCG Sector Humboldt Bay

USCG Sector Jacksonville

USCG Sector Juneau

USCG Sector Key West

USCG Sector Lake Michigan

USCG Sector Long Island Sound

USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach

USCG Sector Lower Mississippi

USCG Sector Maryland-National Capital Region

USCG Sector Miami

USCG Sector Mobile

USCG Sector New Orleans

USCG Sector New York

USCG Sector North Bend

USCG Sector North Carolina

USCG Sector Northern New England

USCG Sector Ohio Valley

USCG Sector Puget Sound

USCG Sector San Diego

USCG Sector San Francisco

USCG Sector San Juan

USCG Sector Sault Ste Marie

USCG Sector Southeastern New England

USCG Sector St. Petersburg

USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River

USCG Sector Virginia

USCG Seventeenth Coast Guard District

USCG Seventh Coast Guard District

USCG Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center (SILC)

USCG Special Missions Training Center (SMTC)

USCG Station Barnegat Light

USCG Station Cape Charles

USCG Station Fairport

USCG Station Freeport

USCG Station Golden Gate

USCG Station Grand Haven

USCG Station Hatteras Inlet

USCG Station New York

USCG Station Oak Island

USCG Station Oregon Inlet

USCG Station Point Allerton

USCG Station Port Canaveral

USCG Station Port Huron

USCG Station Sabine

USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team

Pacific Area

USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team

South

USCG Telecommunication & Information SYS Command

USCG Thirteenth Coast Guard District

USCG Training Allowance

Billets-Aviation

USCG Training Center Cape May

USCG Yard

USCGC ALDER

USCGC ALERT

USCGC ALEX HALEY

USCGC ASPEN

USCGC BERTHOLF

USCGC CONFIDENCE

USCGC CYPRESS

USCGC DAUNTLESS

USCGC DECISIVE

USCGC DEPENDABLE

USCGC DILIGENCE

USCGC DOUGLAS MUNRO

USCGC EAGLE

USCGC ESCANABA

USCGC FORWARD

USCGC HAMILTON

USCGC HARRIET LANE

USCGC HEALY

USCGC HICKORY

USCGC JAMES

USCGC KATMAI BAY

USCGC KIMBALL

USCGC KUKUI

USCGC LEGARE

USCGC MACKINAW

USCGC MELLON

USCGC MIDGETT

USCGC MOHAWK

USCGC MUNRO

USCGC NORTHLAND

USCGC OAK

USCGC ORCAS

USCGC POLAR STAR

USCGC RELIANCE

USCGC RESOLUTE

USCGC SENECA

USCGC SEQUOIA

USCGC SPENCER

USCGC STEADFAST

USCGC STRATTON

USCGC TAHOMA

USCGC TAMPA

USCGC THETIS

USCGC VALIANT

USCGC VENTUROUS

USCGC VIGILANT

USCGC VIGOROUS

USCGC WAESCHE

IndIVIduAl GIFtS

Surfman Circle - $10,000 or more

The James C. Justice Family

PS1 Carolyn C. Leone, USCG Ret.

RADM Ronald M. Polant, USCG Ret.

James D. Power, III

Anonymous

Light Keeper Circle - $5,000 to $9,999

CDR Thomas W. Barto, USCG Ret.

CAPT Eugene L. Davis, USCG Ret.

VADM Linda L. and John Fagan, USCG

CAPT Fred F. Herzberg, USCG Ret.

Casimir Karasinski

AETC William Lassiter, USCG

Maureen Manning

Mrs. Ariadna Miller

AUX Patrick J. Moran, USCG Aux.

CAPT Robert Turner Platt, Jr., USCG Ret.

Kevin Quilliam

CWO3 Jack R. Reid, USCG Ret.

Anthony Ricciardone

CDR Gary L. Rowe, USCG Ret.

Searchlight Crew - $1,000 to $4,999

RM1 Antonio C. Alarcon, USCG Ret.

RDML Thomas Allan, USCG

RADM Fred L. Ames, USCG Ret.

CAPT Raymond W. Atcheson, USNR (Ret.)

AUX Walter R. Atwell, Jr., USCG Aux.

VADM Meredith Austin, USCG

AUX Patrick William Bartlett, USCG Aux.

AUX Harry W. Beardsley, USCG Aux.

YNCM John R. Beatty, USCG Ret.

CAPT David Bernstein, USCG Ret.

CDR David H. Blomberg, USCG Ret.

CDR Paul J. Bodenhofer, USCG Ret.

CAPT Christian T. Bohner, USCG Ret.

William Boucher

Kenneth Bowman

DC2 Gregory J. Briscoe, USCG Ret.

AUX Robert S. Brody, USCG Aux.

VADM and Mrs. Manson K. Brown, USCG Ret.

SKCS Vanessa D. Bryant, USCG Ret.

CDR Richard and Cindy Burgdorf, USCG Ret.

RADM G. H. Patrick Bursley, USCG Ret.

LCDR Gregg W. Casad, USCG Ret.

CDR Armand L. Chapeau, USCG Ret.

Susan S. Christensen, USCG Ret.

CAPT Russell J. Collins, USCG Ret.

VADM Vivien S. Crea and CDR Ronald L. Rutledge, USCG Ret.

CDR Kevin and CDR Stacey Crecy, USCG

LT Roy Cromer, USCG

BMCM Joseph A. Cross, USCG Ret.

RADM John E. Crowley, Jr., USCG Ret.

Albert Curry, Jr.

John F. Curtis

AUX Susan Ann Davies, USCG Aux.

CDR Rula Deisher, USCG

PAC Marshalena Delaney, USCG Ret.

CDR John F. Dewey, USCG

AUX Dorothy Anne Dobens Tamez, USCG Aux.

Alan and Karen Jean Dusi

TCCS Paul Edwards, USCG Ret.

PO1 Matthew Englertq, USCG Ret.

Eugene Fidell, USCG Ret.

AUX Richard H. Flowers, II, USCG Aux.

AUX Richard Warren Flowers, USCG Aux.

CDR Jason S. Franz, USCG

Linda Fuller

SKCM Paul G. Furlinger, USCG Ret.

Nancy Galambush

LCDR Matthew Gans, USCG

CDR Christian Gaudio, USCG

CWO2 Howard L. Giblin, USCG Ret.

LT John and Maria Gifford, USCG Ret.

ELC4 Richard J. Gill, USCG Ret.

CAPT Terry R. Grant, USCG Ret.

AUX Paul M. Griswold, USCG Aux.

ENG4 Brian Hall, USCG

Larry W. Hardison

Paul Harnden

CDR Sarah E. Hart, USCG Ret.

Anne Heard

Eugenia Heard

Marie Heard

Patrick Hedges

CDR Robert E. Heins, Jr., USCG Ret.

BMCS Robert E. Hicks, Sr., USCG Ret.

CDR Dennis C. Hilliard, USCG Ret.

CAPT Toby L. Holdridge, USCG

RADM Richard R. and Lani Houck

USCG Ret.

CDR William L. Hucke, USCG Ret.

AUX John B. Hunter, USCG Aux.

CDR Terence M. Hurley, USCG Ret.

CAPT Dennis J. Ihnat, USCG Ret.

AUX Jerome Alexander Ix, Jr., USCG Aux.

Raymond James

Brian Jeanfreau

CAPT Martin E. and Mrs. Johanson, USCG Ret.

RADM Robert L. Johanson, USCG Ret.

AUX Craig Lee Johnson, USCG Aux.

CAPT Timothy V. Johnson, USCG Ret.

CDR Karen Jones, USCG Ret.

CAPT Joseph M. Kelly, USCG Ret.

RADM William G. Kelly, USCG

COMO Larry L. King, USCG Aux.

SN Rodney D. Kinne, USCG Ret.

LCDR Jamie L. Koppi, USCG

CDR Heather Marie Kostecki, USCG Ret.

CDR Julie Kuck, USCG

Vladimir and Dale Kuminoff

ET1 Bradley D. Lambertsen, USCG Ret.

Ellen Langille

LCDR Gregg A. Leibert, USCG Ret.

BMC Frederick Lewis, USCG Ret.

RADM Kevin Lunday, USCG

LCDR John R. Lynch, USCG Ret.

CDR David H. Lyon, USCG Ret.

CAPT John N. Macdonald, USCG Ret.

AUX Elizabeth P. Macintyre, USCG Aux.

John and Carolyn Marshall

CDR Thomas J. Martin, USCG Ret.

AUX Doris Renee Marx, USCG Aux.

CDR Hugh McCreery, USCG Ret.

AUX John William McNamara, USCG Aux.

LCDR William McPherson, USCG Ret.

LCDR Brian Meadowcroft, USCG

RADM George R. Merrilees, USCG Ret.

Barbara Metzger

CAPT Richard K. Miller, USCG Ret.

LCDR Brian W. Mills, USCG Ret.

LT Jeffrey M. Mistrick, USCG

Anna Lee Mulvey

CAPT Mark M. Murakami, USCGR

LCDR Patrick W. Murphy, USCG Ret.

FS1 William L. Myers, USCG Ret.

CDR David I. Nelson, USCG Ret.

BM1 Jeffrey B. Olsen, USCG Ret.

CAPT David L. Parr, USCG Ret.

Stanley and Georgene Pasarell

CAPT Tina Pena, USCG

LT Patrick Pennella, USCGR

Rodger Petersen

CAPT Malcolm B. Playfair, USCG Ret.

BM2 Timothy L. Porter, USCGR

CAPT Curtiss C. Potter, USCG

Rachelle M. Quinn

CAPT Steven E. Ramassini, USCG

ADM Charles W. Ray, USCG

CDR Frank M. Reed, Jr., USCG Ret.

MST2 Alexis Reeves, USCG

AUX John Arthur Reichmann, USCG Aux.

BM1 Gregory V. Reid, USCG Ret.

AUX Steven R. Riggs, USCG Aux.

RADM Jan Timothy Riker, USCG Ret.

AUX David C. Roberts, USCG Aux.

CAPT Thomas H. and Rita C. Robinson, USCG Ret.

BOSN4 Walter F. Robinson, USCG Ret.

CAPT Thomas B. Rodino, USCG Ret.

AUX Roderick M. Rollins, USCG Aux.

LT Tracy L. Royce, USCG Ret.

CDR Hubert E. Russell, USCG Ret.

HSCM Glenn San Nicolas, II, USCG Ret.

AUX Jeannette Saporito, USCG Aux.

CWO4 James S. Skipper, USCG Ret.

RADM Keith M. Smith, USCG

CAPT Kevin B. Smith, USCG Ret.

CAPT William G. Smith, USCG

CDR Ronald D. Stenzel, USCG Ret.

Paulette Stewart

Bernie Still

LCDR Rachel A. Stryker, USCG

CAPT Craig S. Swirbliss, USCG Ret.

Susanne Tezanos

CAPT Jonathan D. Theel, USCG

RADM Cari and CDR Gary Thomas, USCG Ret.

VADM Howard B. Thorsen, USCG Ret.

RADM David G. Throop, USCG Ret.

AUX Charles Peter Turano, USCG Aux.

RADM Ralph D. Utley, USCG Ret.

CAPT Eva Vancamp, USCG

YNC Ronald C. Velasco, USCG Ret.

LCDR Peter S. Virok, USCG Ret.

RADM Anthony Vogt, USCG

SCPO Karen Voorhees, USCG

CDR David F. Wallace, USCG Ret.

RADM Sidney and Jacquie Wallace, USCG Ret.

SKCS Robert H. Walters, USCG Ret.

CDR Michael Wensman, USCG Ret.

AUX Bruce A. White, USCG Aux.

Alyssa Williams

James Williams, USCG Ret.

PERS4 Ross I. Williams, USCG Ret.

CWO4 Jack C. Wilson, USCG Ret.

CAPT Kevin and Hon. Erin Wirth, USCG Ret.

LCDR Richard K. Woolford, USCG Ret.

Amber Young

SKC Janet D. Zondlo, USCG Ret.

Life Ring Crew - $500 to $999

MST3 Zachary Abshire, USCG

LT David P. Allen, USCG

CWO4 Michael A. Allen, USCG Ret.

YNC Richard B. Allen, USCG Ret.

William Allen

CDR Mikael D. Anderson, USCG

CAPT Nancy R. Anderson, USCG Ret.

PO3 Shannon L. Andrew, USCG

CDR Jared P. Angelle, USCGR

Sandi Anthony

AUX Douglas L. Armstrong, USCG Aux.

Jackie Ary

CAPT Robert L. Ashworth, USCG Ret.

Audrey Asparuhov

CAPT George A. Asseng, Jr., USCG Ret.

Jace Baird

BOSN4 John C. Baker, USCG Ret.

CDR Jordan Baldueza, USCG

Linda Baldwin

LCDR Simon Barr, USCG

RADM William D. Baumgartner, USCG Ret.

LT Walcott J. Becker, Jr., USCG Ret.

Thomas Beistle

Richard and Nancy Belisle

Hiram Bell, Jr.

CAPT William J. Belmondo, USCG Ret.

LT Rachel Benedetto, USCG

YN1 Dean Biggs

LCDR Julie Blanchfield, USCG

LCDR Michael J. Blaschum, USCG Ret.

LCDR Sheldon B. Blue, USCG Ret.

PERS3 Barry M. Boisvere, USCG Ret.

JT Bolger

Nicholas Boswell

LCDR Edmond J. Brady, USCG Ret.

CDR Robert G. and Antoinette J. Bright, USCG Ret.

CDR Martin J. Bryant, USCG

CSC Jason D. Buchanan, USCG Ret.

MSSE4 Peter M. Bullard, USCG Ret.

OSCM David C. Bunch, USCG Ret.

AUX Roger V. Burns, USCG Aux.

VADM Scott Buschman, USCG

AUX Jean M. Butler, USCG Ret.

Jerry Bynum

CAPT Marie Byrd, USCG

CWO4 Ollow E. Canup, USCG Ret.

James Caplan

PO2 Chase A. Carey, USCG

CAPT John C. Carney, Jr., USCG Ret.

CAPT Lance W. Carpenter, USCG Ret.

Matthew Carty

MKC Jose Chandler, USCG Ret.

CDR David E. Clements, USCG Ret.

MK2 Gail Coburn, USCG Ret.

Enrique Colberg Becerra

James Colbert

LTJG Christopher S. Combellick, USCG

LT Kate Compagnoni, USCG

Robert W. Compton

CAPT Raymond J. Copin, USCG Ret.

CAPT Jack E. Coulter, USCG Ret.

LCDR Lee D. Coyle, USCGR

ELC4 Stephen D. Crocker, USCG Ret.

LT John Cullens, USCG Ret.

CDR Gary A. Dehnel, USCG Ret.

LT Gregory N. Delong, USCG Ret.

LCDR Megan Dennelly, USCG

ELC4 Gary E. Desilets, USCG Ret.

CDR Clayton L. Diamond, USCG Ret.

Serena J. Dietrich

PSS4 John R. Digman, USCG Ret.

AUX David Bruce Dillon, USCG Aux.

Martin J. Drake

CAPT Kathleen Duignan, USCG

ET3 Robert C. Edgar, USCG Ret.

LT Peter D. Eikenberry, USCG Ret.

LCDR Francis J. Elfring, USCG Ret.

CDR Michael D. Elliott, USCG Ret.

BMC Eric R. Engvall, USCG Ret.

Edward Everett, USN Ret.

Raymond Faller

Janet Fallon

Asif Fasih

Joseph M. Feeney

CAPT Sarah Felger, USCG

PERS4 Sean P. Fennell, USCG Ret.

Rebecca Fisher

LT William J. Fitzgerald, USCG

John Flynn

Joseph Foca

CAPT James Forgy, USCG

PS2 Harald H. Forte, USCG Ret.

AUX Barry I. Fox, USCG Ret.

Alice Fraise

AUX Joseph Henry Fram, USCG Aux.

Margaret Ann Franz

AUX Allen William Fredd, Jr., USCG Aux.

Denny Fussell

Mary Ann Gamble

MK1 Eric E. Gee, USCG Ret.

RADM Marshall “Ed” Gilbert, USCG Ret.

SA Mark W. Giles, USCG Ret.

BMCM Jack R. Gilgo, USCG Ret.

CDR George Gill, USCG Ret.

CAPT Clarence R. Gillett, USCG Ret.

Marvin Gilliard

RDML Shannon Gilreath, USCG

SKCS Eduardo M. Go, USCG Ret.

HS2 Amber N. Gonzales, USCG

Rodney Gonzalez

CAPT Austin J. Gould, Jr., USCG Ret.

LCDR Robert P. Griffiths, USCG Ret.

LCDR Lloyd R. Grimes, USCG Ret.

YNC Walter C. Gustafson, USCG Ret.

CDR Thomas E. Haase, USCG Ret.

CWO4 John A. Haldeman, III, USCG Ret.

LT Rory Haley, USCG

LCDR Charles F. Hall, USCG Ret.

LCDR George F. Hall, USCG

CDR James B. Hall, USCG Ret.

Scott Haller

CAPT Robert E. and Judith Hammond, USCG Ret.

LT Ryan D. Hammond, USCG

SKCM Dana V. Hanberg, USCG Ret.

AETCM David H. Hardy, USCG Ret.

RMC James M. Harmon, USCG Ret.

LCDR Diana Harris, USCG

LCDR Stanley W. Harris, USCG Ret.

CAPT Roger P. and Gloria L. Hartgen, USCG Ret.

CAPT Richard S. Hartman, Jr., USCG Ret.

MK1 Joshua D. Haun, USCG

YNCM Gerald T. Hayes, USCG Ret.

BMCM Royce W. Heckendorn, III, USCG Ret.

Marc Heinig

CAPT George H. Heintz, USCG Ret.

CDR Suzanne Hemann, USCG

MCPO Adwoa S. Hendricks, USCG

LCDR Kenneth A. Hettler, USCG Ret.

OSS Harry Frederick Hetzel, USCG Ret.

CDR Michael R. Hicks, USCG Ret.

LCDR Kelly Higgins, USCG

EM1 William R. Higgins, USCG Ret.

Jeff and Kathy High

BOSN4 Robert N. Hildebrand, USCG Ret.

CDR Frazer C. Hilder, USCG Ret.

AUX Evans Parnell Holland, Jr., USCG Aux.

CAPT Kenneth C. Hollemon, USCG Ret.

William F. Hoover

LCDR Brian S. and Alena Howard, USCG

LT Thomas P. Hrynyshyn, USCG Ret.

MKCS James R. Hughey, USCG Ret.

RDCM Byron E. Huntley, USCG Ret.

BMC Michael J. Ingalsby, USCG Ret.

MECM George P. Ingraham, USCG Ret.

MSTCM Arthur H. Isaacs, USCG Ret.

CAPT William R. Johanek, USCG Ret.

CAPT Clayton L. Johnson, USCG Ret.

CDR William L. Johnson, USCG Ret.

AUX Woodrow Tyler Johnson, USCG Aux.

MKCS Mark T. Jones, USCG Ret.

Amanda Kalwasinski, USCG Ret.

CWO4 Wallace C. Kennedy, Jr., USCG Ret.

CDR Terri Kindness, USCG

YN1 James E. Knapp, USCG Ret.

LT Ryun Konze, USCG

CWO3 Kenneth M. Kramer, USCG Ret.

CAPT Gary Krizanovic, USCG Ret.

LT Tracy J. Lacorte, USCG

RDML Miriam L. Lafferty, USCGR

Michael Lake

PO2 Jonathan M. Lally, USCG

ISS4 Thomas P. Lally, USCG Ret.

CDR Taylor Lam, USCG

AUX Wayne Allen Lancaster, USCG Aux.

AUX Joseph H. Langjahr, USCG Ret.

CDR Thomas E. Langmann, USCG Ret.

AUX James Anthony Laughlin, USCG Aux.

LT James G. Laures, USCG Ret.

PO2 Jeffrey M. Leahy, USCG

CDR Timothy J. Leahy, USCG Ret.

AUX Kevin M. Leary, USCG Aux.

MKC David L. Lee, USCG Ret.

HSCS Troy G. LeGore, USCG Ret.

CAPT Jacqueline Leverich, USCG

Gordon Libelo

Lee Libelo

AET1 Christopher D. Lippert, USCG Ret.

Julia LoBosco

BOSN4 Richard K. Loster, USCG Ret.

BMCM Charles R. Lott, USCG Ret.

LCDR Marshall V. Lott, III, USCG Ret.

CAPT Kristi Luttrell, USCG

PERS3 Pamela Lynette, USCG Ret.

CWO4 Richard S. Macnair, USCG Ret.

AUX Keith Gregory Marsh, USCG Aux.

EMCM George A. Marshall, USCG Ret.

CDR Ralph T. Martin, USCG Ret.

Robert Marvin

Karen Mason

YNC Lina P. Mata’u, USCG Ret.

RDML John Mauger, USCG

CDR Alan B. McCabe, USCG

Robert and Joan McCabe

CAPT Lane I. McClelland, USCG Ret.

CAPT Richard A. McCullough, USCG Ret.

Joanna McFall

CDR Thomas J. McKerr, USCG Ret.

CDR Teresa McManus, USCG

MSTCM Sean M. McPhilamy, USCG

RDC Gary N. Meguire, USCG Ret.

PSC Bernard K. Melekian, USCG Ret.

CDR David L. Melton, USCG

LT Matthew C. Merical, USCG

MST1 Brian Messing, USCG

CAPT John F. Milbrand, USCG Ret.

AMT2 Jonathan D. Miller, USCG

CAPT Raymond J. Miller, USCG Ret.

AUX Robert C. Miller, USCG Aux.

MK1 Robert W. Minervino, USCG Ret.

CSCS Lavonda K. Mitchell, USCG Ret.

SN Anton W. Mohammed, USCG

CAPT Jerry Mohlenbrok, USCG Ret.

CAPT David W. Moore, USCG Ret.

CAPT James G. Moore, USCG Ret.

LCDR Ferdinand Morales, USCG Ret.

CAPT Ulysses S. Mullins, USCG

MKCM Ricky B. Myers, USCG Ret.

CAPT Douglas E. Nash, USCG Ret.

AUX Carole Louise Neidich Ryder, USCG Aux.

PO1 Anne F. Newton, USCG

CAPT Bradley J. Niesen, USCG Ret.

Michael Nolan

PYA4 Barry F. Nordblom, USCG Ret.

EM1 Calvin W. Norris, II, USCG

AET2 Christopher J. Norton, USCG

Eric Nyhammer

Neale Obedin

LT Craig M. Obrien, USCG

RADM James C. Olson, USCG Ret.

CDR John H. Olthuis, USCG Ret.

Gary J. Oneill

Carolyn Onye

Richard Orlando

SKC Donald E. Orrantia, USCG Ret.

AUX Oscar Orringer, USCG Aux.

John Pace

LCDR Kim J. Pacsai, USCG Ret.

CDR Edward J. Park, USCG Ret.

Phia Paterno and Michael Milbauer

LCDR James A. Patrick, USCG Ret.

MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton, USCG Ret.

ETCS Carey J. Payne, USCG Ret.

Everett Pearson

CDR Michael J. Perrone, USCG Ret.

LCDR Craig A. Petersen, USCG Ret.

AUX John Michael Philipps, USCG Aux.

CS2 Kevin D. Pike, USCG

CDR James T. Potdevin, USCG Ret.

CWO3 Daniel H. Potter, USCG Ret.

Beverly Primm

LCDR Fredrick Pugh, USCG

Timothy Quiram

CAPT Drew A. Rambo, USCG Ret.

LT Otilio Ramos, Jr., USCG Ret.

Harold and Carol Rappold

Charles and Barbara Rauscher

LCDR John W. Reaser, II, USCG Ret.

CAPT Walter J. Reger, USCG Ret.

CDR Tobias C. Reid, USCG

YN1 Jaimee K. Richter, USCG

CDR Kevin W. Riddle, USCG

Dustin Ridgeway

Valerie S. Rivera-Chase

ASTCM Kenneth F. Roberts, USCG Ret.

LCDR Christopher J. Robinson, USCG Ret.

CDR Aaron J. Roe, USCG BMCS

Donald S. Rogers, USCG Ret.

PSC Glenn A. Rogers, USCG Ret.

FSC James A. Rogers, USCG Ret.

Ernesto Roig

CWO4 Kirk D. Rose, USCG Ret.

MECS Richard M. Rose, USCGR

CDR John P. Rowley, Jr., USCG Ret.

LCDR Jennifer M. Runion, USCG

Anna Rutz

CDR Jon P. Ryan, USCG Ret.

RADM Norman T. Saunders, USCG Ret.

MK1 Thomas A. Saunders, USCG Ret.

Anne Savarese

CAPT Thomas J. Schaeffer, USCG Ret.

CAPT Fredrick C. Scheer, USCG Ret.

Bette J. Schmeling

ADM Karl L. and Dawn Schultz, USCG

ETCM Paul B. Searles, USCG Ret.

Douglas Seaworth

CWO3 William P. Seibt, USCG Ret.

CAPT Glenn E. Serotsky, USCG Ret.

RADM Joseph A. Servidio, USCG Ret.

AUX Samuel Wade Shafer, USCG Aux.

CAPT James L. Shanower, USCG Ret.

LT Nicholas J. Sharpe, USCG

CAPT Kyle A. Shaw, USCG Ret.

CAPT Andrew R. Sheffield, USCG Ret.

LCDR Robert F. Shields, Jr., USCG Ret.

MK1 Kenneth W. Singleton, USCG Ret.

F&S4 Larry K. Sisseck, USCG Ret.

MKCM Mark P. Skibba, USCG Ret.

Sally Skiles

F&S4 Michael L. Smell, USCG Ret.

ENG4 David A. Smith, USCG Ret.

“CGMA means that we do not stop working as a team when we leave the ship or the base. Our values and motto of Semper Paratus reach far beyond the visible fleet!“

— Erik T. Sorkness

Don Smith

BMC Kenneth E. Smith, Jr., USCG Ret.

CAPT Stanley D. Smith, USCG Ret.

QMCM Michael H. Sneyers, USCG Ret.

CDR Jean A. Snyder, USCG Ret.

QMCM Fred S. Soules, USCG Ret.

MSSE4 William S. Stacey, USCG Ret.

AUX John Homer Staggs, USCG Aux.

CAPT David C. Stalfort, USCG Ret.

CDR James A. Stamm, USCG Ret.

CAPT John G. Stanley, USCG Ret.

CAPT Marc D. Stegman, USCG Ret.

Deborah Stephenson

GMC Gerard P. Stewart, USCG Ret.

CDR John J. Stoneman, USCG Ret.

CWO3 Linwood C. Stowe, USCG Ret.

Timothy Strickland

AUX Kenneth H. Stroebel, USCG Aux.

Richard Sudder

CDR Patrick Sullivan, USCG

Valarie M. Surncey

CDR Christopher C. Taylor, USCG Ret.

CWO4 Wayne L. Terpstra, USCG Ret.

CWO3 James F. Thomas, USCG Ret.

MSTC Jeremy V. Thomas, USCG

CAPT Mark P. Thomas, USCG Ret.

LT Blake Thompson, USCG

MKC Michael W. Thorwick, USCG Ret.

Katherine Thropp, USCG Ret.

CAPT Wayne Till, USCG Ret.

BM1 James R. Tonnessen, USCG Ret.

LCDR Lawrence E. Tormey, USCG

ITC Cyrel M. Tramel, USCG

CDR Charter B. Tschirgi, USCG

Stephen Twomey

PO2 Amalei K. Ulechong, USCG

LT Daniel R. Ursino, USCG

CAPT Todd D. Vance, USCG

CAPT John E. Veentjer, USCG Ret.

AUX Anthony Joseph Velat, USCG Aux.

CAPT Stefan G. Venckus, USCG Ret.

PSCM Theodore W. Vogel, Jr., USCG Ret.

PO2 Tyrie A. Wade, USCG

HS1 Timothy G. Waksmonski, USCG Ret.

CDR Paul H. Walle, USCG Ret.

CAPT Stanley J. Walz, USCG Ret.

Rodney Whaley

MSTCM Eric W. Whipple, USCG Ret.

SK1 James M. Whiting, USCG Ret.

RMCM Richard E. Wieseckel, USCG Ret.

AUX Glenn A. Wiltshire, USCG Ret.

CDR Donald A. Winchester, USCG Ret.

Karen Wink

CAPT Mellisande Woerner, USCG Ret.

LT Benjamin C. Wolhaupter, USCG

Meriola T. Worthley

LCDR Victor M. Yaguchi, USCG

ADM Paul A. Yost, Jr., USCG Ret.

LT Garth L. Young, USCG Ret.

AUX Richard R. Young, USCG Aux.

MAT4 Jeffrey A. Zile, USCG Ret.

2020 tRIBute ContRIButIonS

CGMA thanks those who made gifts in memory and in honor of others.

In memoRy

LT J. William Acuff, USCG Ret.

CDR Richard E. Ahrens, USCG Ret.

Carl Amedio

PO1 Subrino I. Avila, USCG

Carl Backman

John Frank Bagby

Denise Bain

Clinton “Lee” Baker

Berry Beardsley

BMC George M. Blackketter, USCG Ret.

Robert “Bob” Bohlmann

Don Ray Boswell

Erna and Walter Bowman

William Boyle

Douglas R. Burke

COMM4 Jerald W. Burnette, USCG Ret.

AUX Paul J. Camella, USCG Aux.

CWO3 W. Glessman, CAPT W. Doig, and CAPT C. Holub

LCDR Anthony Carbone

PO2 Sean M. Carroll, USCG

RM2 Kenneth W. Carver, III, USCG

CAPT K. Barry, CAPT G. Weller, and CDR J. Flanagan

AUX Dennis William Cerqua, USCG Aux.

Valerie Childress

CDR Richard D. Christensen, USCG Ret.

Peter T. Coyle, USCG Aux.

VADM John P. Currier, USCG Ret.

Stanley F. Darcey, Jr.

Larry P. Diedrich

Harry and Dottie Diers

Aidenn Dill

MKCM Gerard M. Downing, Jr., USCG Ret.

BM1 Bernie Dukes, USCG Ret.

AUX Geoffrey T. Duldulao, USCG Aux.

AUX Susan Moss Eberly, USCG Aux.

Keith Engstrom

Warren Enyart

Carole Farrands, USCGR

Bob and Ted Finley

AUX Robert Fogg, USCG Aux.

Ed Forte

Herman Franz

Mark Fretwell

CDR Richard Gamble, USCG

Ensign Morgan Garrett, CAPT Richard Kerr and CAPT John Cadisan

Luke Genco

Clarence Gibbs

RADM Marshall “Ed” Gilbert, USCG Ret.

MCPO Michael Giuntoli, USCG Ret.

CAPT R. C. Gould, USCG Ret.

ADM James S. Gracey, USCG Ret.

CDR Bruce E. Graham, USCG Ret.

ADCM John Pershing Greathouse, USCG Ret.

CWO4 John A. Griffin, Jr., USCG Ret.

ENG4 Richard R. Griffin, USCG Ret.

VADM Robert M. Griffin, USN Ret.

Detective Tim Groller

Edward Gross, Jr.

CDR Richard E. Haas, USCG Ret.

AUX Christopher M. Haase, USCG Aux.

CAPT Lynn N. Hein, USCG Ret.

Paul Heinig

Richard Henschke

Barbara Hepner

LT Devin Hepner, USCG Ret.

Connor Hill

Mary Hodgkins

Jason Holladay, USCG

CAPT Dennis M. Holland, USCG Ret.

Terrell Horne

MSTC Harry B. Hueston, USCG Ret.

CWO R. C. Imler

BM1 Frank D. Jester, USCG Ret.

CDR Horton W. “Buz” Johnson, USCG

Jimmy Jones

Larry A. Jones

CWO3 Lonnie C. Jones, USCG Ret.

Don Keith

PO Nick Keough

Christine Van Oostrom Kierman

ADM J. William Kime, USCG Ret.

CWO2 Mike Kozlowski, USCG Ret.

LT Sean Kruger, USCG

CAPT Leroy G. Krumm, USCG Ret.

CAPT Philip C. Lancey, USCG Ret.

LT COL Nevin L. Landry

Bob Lauber

CAPT B. B. Leland, USCG Ret.

Earl Leyda

Kevin Leyden

James M. Lightner, Coast Guard Class of 1961

RADM Alfred and Mrs. Claire Manning, USCG Ret.

CAPT Ronald S. Matthew, USCG Ret.

Connie McClay

Howard McMichael

LCDR William McPherson, USCG Ret.

AUX Robert William Meyer, USCG Aux.

Elizabeth Miller

G. William Miller

Pete Miller

Charles S. Moorby

Timothy D. Moore

CDR Ellis Henry Moose, IV, USCG

Mariam Morad

AUX Patricia S. Muraglia, USCG Aux.

Samuel James Murray

Kurt A. Naegler

Paul Neckes

Shirley Nenetwig

CDR Harry E. Obedin, USCG Ret.

Kathleen Okerman

YNCM Ardell Olson, USCG Ret.

Dean N. and Constance Ann Parent

Randy Parent

George L. Parente, USN

Gail Parker

BMCM Marcus Patterson, USCG Ret.

YNC Paul B. Pawloski, USCG Ret.

Robert N. Pierce

Thomas Pike

CWO4 Kendra Pitt, USCG

Pauline Platt

Beverly Polant

QMCM John C. Pond, USCG

FN Raymond Pontier, USCG

BMCM Maurice C. Poulin, USCG Ret.

William L. Pozsonyi

Paul Redmond

CPO Michael J. Reilley, USCG Ret.

CAPT LeRoy Reinburg, Jr., USCG

AUX Charles H. Resch, USCG Aux.

Jim Roetzel

CDR Salvador Romo, Jr., USCG Ret.

Ruth Pannier Russell

GM3 Taylor Santa Cruz, USCG

Merrill John Schweitzer

Amy Seely, USCG Aux.

Linda Sexton

CDR Frank L. Shelley, USCG Ret.

BMCS Ronald Shields, USCG Ret.

CAPT Art Shires, USCG Ret.

AUX Maurice A. Simpkins, USCG Aux.

CAPT Robert B. Sims, USCG Ret.

Al Sine

HSCS Roland A. Smith, USCG Ret.

CDR Jay Snider

SK1 Jay F. Snyder, USCG Ret.

Terry Snyder

CAPT Arne J. Soreng, USCG Ret.

LT Duane Stenbak

RADM William H. Stewart, USCG Ret.

CWO4 Bobby R. Stone, USCG Ret.

Uvaldo “Val” Tavares

Dan L. Titus

CAPT Mark R. Trammell, USCG Ret.

William Bill Trew

BMCM Frank W. Tupa, USCG Ret.

Bill Turek

CWO3 Freddie J. Turlo, USCG Ret.

In honoR

LT Jeffrey C. Babb, USCG Ret.

CDR Scott D. Bair, USCG Ret.

PERS3 Jan M. Barkan, USCG Ret.

YNCM Charles Bartocci, USCG Ret.

PO1 Brandon Benton, USCG

Bernstein and Ness Family

Julie Anne Bigham

LCDR Samuel Blase, USCG Ret.

BM1 James Bowell, Jr., USCG

CDR Carl M. Brothers, USCG Ret.

ENS Connor Brown, USCG

LCDR Adam N. Burkley, USCG Ret.

Jay Anthony Sung Canlas

Donald P. Coghlan, USCG Ret.

MCPO Gerald (Jerry) Conrad, USCG Ret.

Seth Craven

LCDR Daniel Crowley

Jeff Davis

LCDR Ellis H. Davison, II, USCG Ret.

Jack and Florence Dawson, USCG Aux.

Kelly and Matthew Denning

MSTC Teresa L. Dilley, USCG Ret.

QM2 Winifred H. Dillon, USCG Ret.

ENS Steve Duffy, USCG

MCPO Marcus S. Evans, USCG

Edward Everett, USN Ret.

LT Christopher Faires, USCG

LT Kathleen Fallon, USCG

MSTC Dustin Fitzgerald, USCG

The Fitzpatrick Family

Margaret S. Fitzpatrick

Francis X. Floyd

Boston Police Officer Jose Fontanez

Aaron Forste

CAPT Richard J. Gaedtke, USCG Ret.

Nancy Galambush

SO2 Ciro Gargiulo, USCG Ret.

Clarence Gibbs

Frank R. Van Cleef, USCG

Antanas Venckus

Bill A. and Bill B. Vinnie

CAPT. George Vukich, AAF

CWO4 Carl A. Wade, USCG Ret.

Patrick Wendt

Bobby C. Wetherington

Haley Wilding

Keith Willis

MKCM Kevin L. Winter, USCG

CDR Jane Wong, USCG Ret.

Marion Wood

RM1 Bruce Woods, USCG Ret.

MKC Thomas M. Yotka, USCG Ret.

CG-6505 Aircrew

LT Meaghan E. Gies, USCGR

Jennifer Gray

Robert P. Griffiths and Francis X. Floyd

CAPT Paul L. Hagstrom, USCG Ret.

Richard Hays

LCDR Brian S. Howard, USCG

CDR Neil E. Hurley, USCG Ret.

AUX Stephen George Hyman, USCG Aux.

Max Gordon Imhoff

CAPT Richard L. Jacobs, USCG Ret.

Ronald Johnson

RADM Tom Jones and Jon Erickson

Casimir Karasinski

Aaron Klimchock, USCG

The Lavier Family

ADCS John R. Lowell, USCG Ret.

CDR Richard Mach, USCG

Jeremy Madsen

James Mangold

Rob Mapp III

Kristy Martin

Marvin and Frank

Tom and Shirl Maxson

AET2 Mary E. McCracken, USCG

CAPT Jon J. McNutt, USCG Ret.

CAPT Mark L. Miller, USCG Ret.

CAPT James B. Morris, USCG Ret.

Kevin Murphy, USCG

USCG Station Boston

ADM Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG Ret.

Bart Pickard

CAPT Robert Turner Platt, Jr., USCG Ret.

RADM Ronald M. Polant, USCG Ret.

Joshua Pope and Nic Vanderjagt

Loren and Corinne Powers

SN Matthew B. Prigg, USCG

CAPT and Mrs. Sean Regan

LCDR Sarah and LCDR Philip Rodino

Elizabeth Rowe

CDR Frank L. Samson, USCG Ret.

LCDR Joseph E. Schmitt, Jr., USCG Ret.

David Schoppert

Leon Seay

Frank L. “Pop” Shelley

CDR Brook Sherman

Nick Shillinger

Joseph Sierra

ASMC Retired

LT Duane Stenback, USCG

Marc Summers

Ben Svoboda, USCG

BMC Louis C. Tano, USCG Ret.

Fellow Coasties in 1970’s

The Firenzi Family

RADM Cari B. Thomas, USCG Ret.

PO1 Robert M. Tyler, USCG Ret.

George and Barbara Urciuoli

LT Paula M. Vance, USCGR

Charles Vintaloro

MK1 Noah G. Vogeli, USCGR

RADM Joseph E. Vorbach, USCG Ret.

Patrick Wendt

BOSN2 Matthew Wheeler, USCG Ret.

Jack and Dorothy White

LTJG Johnpaul Yalov, USCG

CAPT Thomas D. Yearout, USCG Ret.

LT Kenyon Anderson Chapter, AUSN

DC3 CG Veteran

Enlisted Members

USCG Aviators

USCG Auxiliary

USCG Station Monterey

USCGC NORTHLAND

USCGC TEZANOS

CGmA GolF touRnAment

The 2020 Coast Guard Invitational was held at the Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This nationwide event is open to all members of the Coast Guard community including Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Civilian Personnel, Auxiliary, and their families and guests.

donoR hIGhlIGht pS1 JeRRy leone, uSCG Ret.

A lawyer who learned the thrill of weapons training and the adventure of deployments to Alaska, PS1 Jerry Leone, USCG (Ret.) embarked on these wildly different experiences as part of her Reserve service in contrast to the demands of her civilian work. After the death of her father, a client suggested she join the Coast Guard. With her no-nonsense penchant for action, Jerry did just that and joined the Coast Guard Reserve in 1979 and continued to serve for 20 years to the day. Petty Officer Leone unabashedly notes that the Coast Guard opened many doors, including giving her, “the best leadership training I ever got…”

From her family farm in Orcas Island, Washington, Jerry is enjoying the freedom of retirement and continues to prioritize fun and connection with her fellow Reserve shipmates. She runs communications for their annual BBQ reunions and helps organize funeral honors and attendance for shipmates and other service members when they pass. Jerry first learned of Mutual Assistance when a funeral attendee handed her a check for CGMA. The more she discovered the kind of help Mutual Assistance provides young service members, the more she wanted to invest in the mission.

A humble person, Jerry was shocked at the lack of pay Coast Guard members faced during the 35-day government shutdown. When she became aware of CGMA’s response to the 2019 lapse of Department of Homeland Security appropriations, she knew she wanted to help. For several years now, Jerry has fueled her support through the annual required minimum distribution (RMD) from her retirement investments. Her philosophy of giving is straightforward: “I just want to help people and outfits that are kind and help others.”

From support communication for reunions and funerals to writing remembrance stories for WWII veterans, Jerry prioritizes extending kindness and honor to those who have served. Among the layers of giving back, Petty Officer Leone has already made plans for her legacy support, designating CGMA as one of the recipients in her estate plans. Through her generosity and legacy planning, Jerry’s support has empowered CGMA’s ability to respond to the needs of the force today and for years to come.

deCAdeS oF leAdeRShIp, SeRVICe, And SuppoRt

Starting in a two-person office, CWO4 Carl Mursch, USCG (Ret.) walked with Mutual Assistance from the days of paper and pencil reports to a centralized and modernized organization. Throughout three decades, Mr. Mursch has served Mutual Assistance, first while on active duty serving as Secretary/Treasurer, and then taking the helm as the first Executive Director when he led the incorporation of CGMA in 1998. Mr. Mursch is particularly proud of the hard work during the centralization process, which included auditing and closing 120 separate bank accounts. Investing further foundational effort, he penned the first operating manual to establish consistency and coordinate assistance practices across the Coast Guard.

After retiring from Executive Director in 2002, Mr. Mursch stayed with Mutual Assistance, serving as website administrator and technical writer. Recognized for the longevity of his leadership and organizational knowledge with a Coast Guard Public Service award, Mr. Mursch retired concluding 30 years of faithful service to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance community.

From humble days to historic seasons of support, from the response in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to the 2019 lapse of approprations, he has seen so much transpire for the organization. Mr. Mursch is pleased at the continued evolution of Mutual Assistance to meet the needs of the Coast Guard for the future. “I think Mutual Assistance is really starting a second new life. It is well suited and modernizing for the future,” he says.

For every dollar donated, $3.22 was issued in direct programs and assistance.

“Proud to have served. Praise for CGMA. Happy to give back. To me, CGMA is like a lighthouse—it keeps you ‘off the rocks ‘when the job may become one of simple recovery instead of one of restoration and relief. Semper Paratus.”

— MK2 Charles T. Whetstrome, USCG Ret.

The IRS does not consider loan activity in its expense categories. IRS expense numbers are: Program $6,751,997 (86%); Administrative $515,459 (7%); Fundraising $524,880 (7%).

FInAnCIAl StAtementS

GuideStar gave CGMA its Platinum Seal of Transparency for sharing concise, detailed information about plans and progress with key stakeholders and the public.

Statement of Financial Position

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance has been named a four star charity—the highest rating possible—by Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading independent evaluator of charitable organizations. CGMA received this high rating as a result of its fiscal efficiency and transparency.

Statement of Activities

Revenue Contributions

Other Income Investments

Total Revenue Expenses

Program Disasters and Emergencies* Education

Family Support Administration

Fundraising

Total Expenses

Net Income

* Includes $4.5m of pandemic relief

$32,091 $3,454,845 $6,260,100 $5,670,989 $748,181 $332,827 $515,459 $524,880 $7,792,336 $(1,532,236)