Originally established as The League of Coast Guard Women, the organization was to “minister to the general welfare of the commissioned officers, warrant officers, enlisted men and civilian employees of the Coast Guard and their immediate families.
Coast Guard Welfare was formally established and took over the mission from the League.
The name of the organization was changed to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance was incorporated in the State of Virginia on 01 January.
CGMA celebrates 90 years of service to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance offers aid to the entire Coast Guard family; active duty and retired military personnel, civilian employees, commissioned officers of the Public Health Service serving with the Coast Guard, Reservists, Auxiliarists, and their families.
During its 95 Years of Service, CGMA has been able to provide over $200,000,000 financial assistance to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.