Coast Guard Retiree Council NW

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  • Merry Christmas

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    To all the Coasties everywhere Thank you for reading here, it is appreciated. May your new year be prosperous.

  • eBenefits transition

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    This will be completed on 17 December Hello, everyone, this reminder was received by email, please update your account if necessary to still have online access. As a related point, some of the agencies do not “talk” to each other, I personally have to create a new account with SSA because I can’t get anyone…

  • Base Seattle

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    This is still in the planning stages, but is long overdue. Coast Guard begins work on ‘polar security’ base, eyes 54 acres of Seattle waterfront | king5.com

  • ID card information error

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    Good morning, everyone, this notice was sent by email two days ago, apology for the delay in sharing it. Long Blue Line Readership: This is to advise you of an error in The Long Blue Line regarding the NEXT GENERATION UNIFORMED SERVICES ID CARD, incorrectly stating that: All Uniformed Services Retirees & Annuitants are required to replace their…

  • 2026 Reunion

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    Coast Guard Reunion September 18-20 Walla Walla Good day, all, there have some revisions to the reunion next year, please check the facebook web page if you have an account there, or email Steve at cgreunion2026@gmail.com for additional details.

  • Another gov’t shutdown post

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    This was another email notification. Active Duty and Reservists will not get paid during this time. Please reach out to your local Station or Office and help if you can. Contact the organizations listed if there are any questions. USCG Retirees & Annuitants: This call for support is on behalf of the CG National Retiree…

  • ID cards

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    This link was received through email, please contact the appropriate office for questions. September2025 DFAS Retiree Newsletter News From Our Partners Uniformed Services Identification

  • Gov’t shutdown

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    VA services. The VA will still provide healthcare services as listed below. “Veteran health care is not impacted. VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers will be open. VA benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits. Burials will continue at VA national cemeteries. Applications for headstones,…

  • New heavy weather boats

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    Coast Guard awards contract for new heavy weather surf boats > United States Coast Guard News > Press Releases

  • ATON Contract

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    This will be a long term upgrade for the ATON boats. Coast Guard awards $11.8 million contract for up to 66 cutter boats | WorkBoat