Chief Petty Officer Association News

The Coast Guard World War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery was dedicated May 23, 1928, as a tribute to the Coast Guardsmen who lost their lives in World War I. During the past year, the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Chief Petty Officer Association led a collaborative effort of 37 chapters nationwide in raising nearly $144,000 to restore the monument. In addition to a full restoration, the CPOA will be able to establish a trust in association with the Coast Guard Foundation to ensure the memorial's future professional maintenance. Who: Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Where: Coast Guard World War Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Enter Arlington national Cemetery through the South Gate. Parking is available onsite.

Chief Petty Officer Robert Devoy, the executive petty officer Station Cape Cod Canal, awards an athlete a gold medal during the Massachusetts Special Olympics, Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. The Cape Cod Chief Petty Officer's Association has hosted the Special Olympics for 22 years since its creation. U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Luke Clayton.