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Site last modified:
07/23/10
Next CPOA Galveston Chapter
Meeting:
1300,
13 August 2010,
American Legion Post 490 (Ellington Field)
2010 Hail and Farewell
28
August 2010, East Beach, Galveston Island
See flyer for more details.
Ever mindful of:
 | the traditions, duties and purpose of
the United States Coast Guard, |
| our duty to uphold and defend the Constitution of the
United States of America, |
| our responsibility to assist and save distressed seamen
and others, |
| our responsibility in the enforcement of the laws of
our Country, and |
Believing that through association and mutual
acquaintance, the Chief Petty Officers of the United States Coast Guard may:
| best advance their professional abilities, |
| enhance their value, loyalty and devotion to God,
Country and service in which they serve, |
| promote its unity and morale domestically and
militarily through responsible leadership, in respect for those who have gone before us, and as a
guide for those who follow. |
This Association is organized to:
"encourage fidelity,
integrity to the Service, and better understanding and fellowship, and to
advance the best interests of the enlisted personnel of the Coast Guard,
especially of those associated as members of this organization, and to extend
all possible relief to their surviving spouse and children; to foster the
cultivation of military discipline and true allegiance to the United States of
America..."
The purposes for which the Association is
formed are:
| to take care of members and their
dependents who may be in urgent need of assistance, financial or otherwise;
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| to assist in recruiting for the United
States Coast Guard; |
| support the aim and goals of the Chief
Petty Officer's Academy; to assemble for social amenities; |
| become involved in community affairs;
promote social programs for those in need; |
| and keep informed on United States
Coast Guard matters; |
| whereby we may continue to serve in
loyalty to the Nation and the United States Coast Guard. |
These, together with the Preamble to our
Constitution and the By-laws, define the purpose of the USCG Chief Petty
Officers Association.
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webmaster
with updates or questions.
The USCG Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)
is a non-profit organization.
The opinions expressed on this web site are not to be construed as being
official or reflecting
the views of the Department of Homeland Security, the U. S.
Coast Guard or officials thereof.
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