Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association It was an effort of small groups gathered along district lines. There were 29 charter members in March 1933.

In 1933, the Chief Petty Officers organized themselves into an association that would make their issues and concerns known to Coast Guard Headquarters. They did not initially receive full endorsement by CGHQ. However, the Association went forward anyway and in December 1933, met at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore, Md. This meeting was described as "the most significant of any previous meeti

ng in the affairs of CPOs and the real corner stone of the organization was laid." However, the actual establishment date was March 25, 1933, at the Coast Guard Depot at Curtis Bay, Md., which allowed Curtis Bay to lay claim to being the first CPOA chapter in the Coast Guard. The framers of the CPO Constitution drew their constitutional ideal from the U.S. Constitution and adopted the motto "Ut Prosimus" meaning "That we may be of Service." The CPOA was re-founded in 1969 after being disbanded during World War II. ADM Willard J. Smith officially recognized CPOA on April 7, 1969. CPOA now has 55 chapters nationwide with approximately 8,500 members.

The Chief! The July 2026 Edition of The Chief Magazine is now posted in the members only section of the https://www.usc...
06/16/2026

The Chief! The July 2026 Edition of The Chief Magazine is now posted in the members only section of the https://www.uscgcpoa.org, printed copies will be delivered to your mailbox on or about July 1st.

As promised, here is another peak at some of the The Shallow Water Potter 2026 Convention Mugs that will be auctioned of...
06/16/2026

As promised, here is another peak at some of the The Shallow Water Potter 2026 Convention Mugs that will be auctioned off in Houston. Each mug has the Convention logo on one side, and a CG Paygrade on the other.

Shipmates, convention is quickly approaching, and we are in full planning mode. Not registered yet? Visit our convention...
06/16/2026

Shipmates, convention is quickly approaching, and we are in full planning mode. Not registered yet? Visit our convention website at www.uscgcpoa.org/convention to view the tentative schedule and register today.

The 57th Annual CPOA and 25th Annual CGEA Convention site and dates have been finalized.  Please mark your calendar and begin your planning to attend. 

CPOA is proud to be a member of The Military Coalition, a group of 35 military, veterans and uniformed services organiza...
06/09/2026

CPOA is proud to be a member of The Military Coalition, a group of 35 military, veterans and uniformed services organizations in joint pursuit to: maintaining a strong national defense; maintaining uniformed services compensation and benefits at levels sufficient to attract and retain professional uniformed service members for careers of service to the Nation; representing the interests of the entire uniformed services community, including members' families and survivors, and responding to assaults upon the compensation and benefits earned by members of that community through years of dedicated service; and educating the public on the extraordinary demands and sacrifices associated with a career in uniformed service, and the need to maintain a similarly unique system of compensation and benefits to attract and retain the kinds and numbers of high-quality personnel needed to meet the Nation's short- and long-term defense requirements.

Our legislative chairman, Jon Ostrowski, met with Congressman Franklin to share the mission of CPOA and express our con...
05/29/2026

Our legislative chairman, Jon Ostrowski, met with Congressman Franklin to share the mission of CPOA and express our concerns for the Coast Guard workforce and their families. Thanks for your continued engagement, Senior!!

Enjoyed meeting with Jon Ostrowski, who has dedicated more than 30 years of service to our nation in the U.S. Coast Guard—on active duty, in the Reserve, and now as Legislative Affairs Director for the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association.

We had a productive conversation about supporting the men and women who serve in uniform, including the need to ensure Coast Guardsmen aren't left without pay during government shutdowns while they continue carrying out critical missions. National security personnel should never be caught in the middle of political gridlock.

Today we pause….to remember.Representing CPOA/CGEA at today’s National Memorial Day Ceremony was: TAC Joey Hinkel (DC ch...
05/25/2026

Today we pause….to remember.

Representing CPOA/CGEA at today’s National Memorial Day Ceremony was: TAC Joey Hinkel (DC chapter President), BM1 David Paseiro (CGEA National Secretary), IS1 Grace McKnight and CMS2 Elliott Ziolkowski.

Celebrating 106th Chief’s Birthday at Base NCR!DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar, Deputy MCPOCG Buckman, MCPO-CGR Adams, a...
05/20/2026

Celebrating 106th Chief’s Birthday at Base NCR!

DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar, Deputy MCPOCG Buckman, MCPO-CGR Adams, and SCPO Przelomiec (DC Chapter Vice President) celebrate the Chiefs Birthday by cutting the cake during a Base National Capital Region Community Resource Fair and Birthday Celebration. Photo provided by MCPO Jae Ramirez (Immediate past President, DC Chapter).

05/19/2026

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