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CG Regional Retiree Councils - March 2026

Regional Retiree Councils (RRCs) are chartered by Commandant (CG-WM), through sponsoring Coast Guard units, to: Provide unselfish and faithful service in maintaining a strong liaison between the Service and the retiree community. RRCs serve as a “bridge” between the Coast Guard and CG Retiree Community.

(RRCs are organized by Coast Guard Districts to ensure the entire CG Retiree Community is served in a seamless network of RRCs. RRCs are encouraged to support membership reflecting the CG Retiree Community, including retirees, annuitants, survivors, and former spouses. Coast Guard civilians, Auxiliarists, and PHS, NOAA, and DoD retirees are also encouraged to participate in RRCs.

RRC Duties/Responsibilities.

    – Appoint two co-chairs (normally one retired senior officer and one retired senior enlisted). RRC co-chairs will help to coordinate and lead RRC activities, communicate with the sponsoring unit command, and represent the RRC at annual meetings of the CGNRC.

    - Serve as a communication link between the Coast Guard and supported CG Retiree Community through sponsoring Coast Guard units. Sponsoring units should provide access to the necessary resources to support this communication link.

    - RRCs are encouraged to meet regularly, virtually or in-person, and may wish to appoint members to manage/coordinate specific functions and activities; network with CGNRC co-chairs, other RRC co-chairs, and DoD RSOs/RAOs on retiree issues, activities, and initiatives; help retirees make lasting contributions to the Coast Guard (e. g. support recruiting efforts) and promote the “Coast Guard” in their local communities.

    - The Capital Area CG Retiree Council (CACGRC) began operating a virtual National Retiree Help Desk (NRHD) in 2006, responding to inquiries from the world-wide CG Retiree Community and connecting individuals with needed resources. The NRHD was formalized within the Retiree Services program in 2017, as requested by the CGNRC/CACGRC, and operates in accordance with NRHD SOP, with oversight by Commandant (CG-WM). NRHD activities are included in the CGNRC’s Annual Report to CCG and their volunteer watch-standers are formally recognized by CG-WM.

Selected Highlights

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