Coast Guard Gold Star Program
Offered by U.S. Coast Guard
Provides long-term support and connection for surviving families of Coast Guard members who died while on active duty.
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The Coast Guard Gold Star Program is the Coast Guard's official program for providing long-term support to surviving families of Coast Guard members who die while Active Duty. They have a growing... Main Services understand government programs navigating the system help fill out forms Serving adults 18+ active duty grieving families spouses
Cost & format
Free · By phone
Schedule
- Ongoing
Who this is for
Widows or widowers, parents, next of kin, children, siblings, half-siblings, stepchildren, adopted children, adoptive parents, stepparents, and foster parents who stood in loco parentis of a Coast Guard member who died while on active duty.
How to apply
Email HQS-SMB-GOLDSTAR@uscg.mil or call the Chief, Casualty Matters at (571) 266-2375.
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