Our young men and women of the Coast Guard who put their actual lives on the line to rescue others and defend our nation’s waterways, coasts and ports signed enlistment contracts that require them to serve 24/7 365 for a minimum of four years. They’re doing their part - let’s do ours - you can donate money at this link to the USCG Chief Petty Officer’s Association who will distribute that to families in need:
https://www.paypal.me/PetalumaChapterCPOA
Or to the Coast Guard Spouses Association who will also distribute to families.
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It is possible that these folks may get back pay once this is over, but that isn’t guaranteed and this is a different president and an indifferent congress and meanwhile their bills are piling up including rent, automobiles, insurance and Christmas.
