ALCOAST 144/25 - MAR 2025 COAST GUARD CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (CPOA) 56TH NATIONAL CONVENTION AND COAST GUARD ENLISTED ASSOCIATION (CGEA) 24TH NATIONAL CONVENTION

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SUBJ: COAST GUARD CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (CPOA) 56TH
NATIONAL CONVENTION AND COAST GUARD ENLISTED ASSOCIATION (CGEA)
24TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST 1000.8A
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 252025Z MAR 25/ALCOAST 142/25
1. The CPOA and CGEA will hold their annual National Convention
at the Marriott St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, MO, July 21-24, 2025.
2. REF (A), Article 2.A.10, authorizes commands to issue permissive
orders for members interested in attending.
3. The travel requirements IAW ALCOAST 068/25 are not applicable
because official TDY orders and unit funds are not authorized.
4. A strong and engaged CPOA and CGEA are critically important to
our Service. Leadership development is a continuous process that
begins early in a career. Building professional networks and
learning from experienced mentors strengthens leadership abilities
over time. Active engagement in professional forums enhances both
individual growth and organizational effectiveness.
5. Convention information will be posted on the CPOA website:
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www.uscgcpoa.org

6. For more information, contact CWO2 Amy Ponce (ret),
CPOA Convention Chairman, at cpoaconvention@gmail.com.
7. MCPOCG Heath B. Jones, Master Chief Petty Officer of the
Coast Guard (CG-00B), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.