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August 28, 2010
April 2, 2009
The Military Family: Living High and Tight
Charleston, SC – New military family group for fun, growth and a place where you will be understood! A Coast Guard couple has dreamt up this inspirational, Christ-centered group. The goal of the group’s founders is to minister to people, especially to those who are sacrificing for others.
The group sessions will be recurring. Each class session runs for six (6) weeks, give or take. All are welcome. No one is turned away.
The group will hold it’s first meeting on April 16, 2009, at 7pm at Faith Assembly of God on 337 Farmington Rd, Summerville, SC 29483.
Come as you are, free childcare will always be provided for all ages. This first meeting we will be having food and fellowship so participants can get to know each other. After that, the group plans on doing a military marriage study, along with some good laughter and a few other surprises.
This giving Coast Guard couple is working on a focus of the group which we will be filled with services and people that will provide for the basic needs that spouses always have like emergency childcare, someone who can help with necessary yard work, that oil change you forgot to take care of, etc.
December 6, 2008
CGFO Spouse Scholarship
Information for application for the Coast Guard Family Organization’s spouse scholarship will be posted on December 20, 2008. Please be sure to check back!
Please note that this scholarship is funded by private donations and is not supported nor endorsed officially by the USCG, DHS or any other federal or state agency.
November 29, 2008
Nominate a CG Family in need for Holiday Care Package
CGFO is looking for nominations for a CG family in need this holiday season. All nominations will be considered and then voted on by the Board at CGFO to determine which family shall be the recipient of a holiday care package.
Nominations are being accepted November 30th through midnight on December 13, 2008.
The CG member of the family must be an active or reserve (currently activated) CG member. Please provide your nomination essay in 1,000 words or less explaining why you think this family is most deserving.
Additionally, please provide the following:
-Your name and contact information and your relationship to the family.
-The name and rank of the USCG member and location of service (if known).
-The address of the family nominated (as always privacy will be respected of course and no third party shall ever receive said information).
-And any additional information you deem important.
Email your submissions to admin@coastguardfamily.org.
Thank you.
Cape Cod Community College Signs Memorandum with USCG
From CapeNews.net (Nov 28, 2008), “Captain Dan Abel, commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, and Kathleen Schatzberg, president of Cape Cod Community College, signed a memorandum on November 20 to formalize an agreement that makes it easier for military members and their families to earn college degrees… Capt. Abel added that this memorandum demonstrates the level of commitment the Coast Guard has toward helping military members earn college degrees, and said he hopes it will open up more opportunities for more people. ”
To read the article in its entirety, visit: CapeNews.net
If you have more information on universities, colleges, and other educational institutions working with the USCG in some fashion, please share it with us as your information may help other CG members and their families. Email us at admin@coastguardfamily.org
October 3, 2008
National Military Family Association – Ongoing Recognition
Nominations are being accepted for NMFA’s Family Award monthly.
From NMFA, “Military families know that military service is not a job, it’s a lifestyle. While this lifestyle provides endless opportunities for adventure and learning, at the same time families are subject to unique challenges. The NMFA Family Award provides an opportunity to recognize those families who have made the most of the adventure and conquered the challenges.
The NMFA Family Award is given to 12 families who exemplify the best of the military family lifestyle. Each winning family will receive $500. Additionally, one winning family will be chosen as the NMFA Family of the Year and will receive $1000 and a trip to Washington, D.C.”
To nominate a family that you feel deserves this award: CLICK HERE
September 30, 2008
Job Opportunities for Military Spouses – Expansion authorized by Executive Order
Sept. 26, 2008 - An Executive Order from the White House, To Authorize Certain Noncompetitive Appointments in the Civil Service for Spouses of Certain Members of the Armed Forces
The official Release outlines the Policy, Definitions, Noncompetitive Appointment Authority, Administrative Provisions and General Provisions.The official Release outlines the Policy, Definitions, Noncompetitive Appointment Authority, Administrative Provisions and General Provisions.
The Office of the Press Secretary released this information last week. Please read on the official website by clicking on the link above.