Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) and WIN Join Forces to Support Coast Guard Families in Their Family-Building Journey

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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GREENWICH, Conn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WIN, the nation's leading family-building and family well-being benefit company, is proud to announce its collaboration with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to provide comprehensive fertility benefit management services for Coast Guard members. The donated services offered include 24/7 clinical guidance through WIN Nurse Care Advocates, reproductive behavioral support, access to the WIN highly credentialed qualified network of medical and pharmacy providers and on-demand clinical support and resources through the WINFamily app—wherever their duties take them, along with available discounts, and guided counseling on family-building options.

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  • The CGMA-WIN initiative seeks to address these challenges by offering comprehensive support tailored to the needs of Coast Guard service members and their families.
  • "We understand the challenges that military families face and are committed to supporting Coast Guard members on their journey to parenthood.
  • Through this partnership, we aim to provide comprehensive and accessible resources that empower Coast Guard families to build their families."
  • "We are thrilled to offer WIN's support to our Coast Guard community's family-building aspirations," said RADM Cari B. Thomas, USCG (Ret), CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.

#GivingTuesday: Military Aid Societies Ready for Round 2

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 28th, the combined forces of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), Army Emergency Relief (AER), and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) have announced their intent to engage in the #Battle4BraggingRights for the second consecutive year on #GivingTuesday. The mission remains the same: secure essential funds to provide service members and their families with vital emergency relief, financial support and educational resources.

Key Points: 
  • Military Aid Societies are poised to embark on their second annual fundraising battle, setting the stage for the #Battle4BraggingRights, where they will vie for supremacy in contributions.
  • Supporters are encouraged to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com , where they can allocate their contributions to one of the four Military Aid Societies.
  • This substantial matching pledge guarantees that donations to these transformative Military Aid Societies will yield double the impact for military members, veterans and their families.
  • To make a donation, and have it doubled for your favorite Military Aid Society, be sure to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com this #GivingTuesday on November 28th, 2023.

Military Aid Societies to engage in epic battle on #GivingTuesday

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), Army Emergency Relief (AER), and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) announced they will #Battle4BraggingRights on #GivingTuesday. The effort is intended to raise critical funds to help service members and their families with emergency relief, financial assistance and educational support.

Key Points: 
  • "The Military Aid Societies decided it would be fun to have a friendly competition and see who could raise the most money."
  • Donors are asked to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com and designate their gift to one of the four Military Aid Societies.
  • The United States has four Congressionally sanctioned Military Aid Societies charged with helping more than 2.5 million service members, their families and, in some cases, military retirees in financial need.
  • Please visit Battle4BraggingRights.com to donate to one or more of the Military Aid Societies and learn more about the unique programs of each organization.

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $2.6 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awards $2.6 million to 1,723 scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awards $2.6 million to 1,723 scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $186 million in General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants and $1.3 million in merit scholarships.
  • In 2021 alone, the Air Force Aid Society provided over $13.5 million in assistance to more than 19,000 Airmen, Guardians, and their families, through emergency assistance, education and community programs.
  • To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or LinkedIn .

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AND COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ESTABLISH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) today announced a new partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer an annual 60-credit hour, $25,000 scholarship for military spouses.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) today announced a new partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer an annual 60-credit hour, $25,000 scholarship for military spouses.
  • This scholarship is a great step for us to help provide an online degree offering for busy military spouses.
  • Spouses of active-duty Air Force or Space Force members can apply for the scholarship each year to obtain an associate, bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
  • To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $5.6 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has selected 1,930 scholars to receive grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has selected 1,930 scholars to receive grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
  • Each year, the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants awarded are named in honor of an individual or organization that has exemplified extraordinary service to the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
  • Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $183 million in General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants to over 15,614 students and 310 merit scholarships totaling nearly $1.3 million.
  • To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or LinkedIn .

First Command Offering Interest-Free Loans to Help Coast Guard Families Recover from Shutdown

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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First Command Financial Services, Inc. announcedtodaythat it is partnering with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to offer interest-free loans to Coast Guard members and their families who are recovering from financial challenges due to the government shutdown.

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  • First Command Financial Services, Inc. announcedtodaythat it is partnering with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to offer interest-free loans to Coast Guard members and their families who are recovering from financial challenges due to the government shutdown.
  • I am so grateful to see First Command go above and beyond to help our Coast Guard members and families, said Charles Skip W. Bowen III, a member of the First Command Military Advisory Board who served as the 10th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard.
  • First Command Financial Services and its subsidiaries, including First Command Financial Planning and First Command Bank, coach our Nations military families in their pursuit of financial security.Since 1958, First Command Financial Advisors have been shaping positive financial behaviors through face-to-face coaching with hundreds of thousands of client families.
  • First Command Financial Services, Inc., is the parent of First Command Financial Planning, Inc. (Member SIPC , FINRA ), First Command Advisory Services, Inc., First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and First Command Bank.

PenFed Credit Union Donates $25,000 to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

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Friday, January 18, 2019
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TYSONS, Va., Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union announced a donation of $25,000 to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to support members of the Coast Guard family impacted by the lapse of federal appropriations.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS, Va., Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union announced a donation of $25,000 to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to support members of the Coast Guard family impacted by the lapse of federal appropriations.
  • "PenFed is honored to serve the brave men and women of the Coast Guard family working to protect our nation's safety," said James Schenck, President and CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation.
  • "I have lived through past government shutdowns, and know first-hand the challenges it brings on those employed," said Cari Thomas, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (retired), CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.
  • Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is grateful for PenFed's support for the members of our Coast Guard family who work hard every day to serve the public."

USAA Donates $15 Million to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance in Support of Coast Guard Families in Need

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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With the support of a $15 million donation from USAA, CGMA will disburse interest-free loans to Coast Guard personnel with the assistance of the American Red Cross Hero Care Center electronic fund distribution process.

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  • With the support of a $15 million donation from USAA, CGMA will disburse interest-free loans to Coast Guard personnel with the assistance of the American Red Cross Hero Care Center electronic fund distribution process.
  • "USAA's mission is to be there for our members when they need us most," said USAA CEO Stuart Parker.
  • "This initiative, together with our efforts directly supporting members, will help thousands of Coast Guard families."
  • Serving as the official aid society for the United States Coast Guard, CGMA provides essential financial relief to the entire Coast Guard community.