CWOA Philadelphia

Huge thanks to all that came out to support the 5th Annual Philadelphia Chapter CWOA Volleyball Tournament. This was our largest tournament ever with ten teams and over 50 participants! Congradulations to team "Kiss My Ace" for bringing home the trophy!

If there are any retired members in the Philadelphia area that are interested in joining our association please send us an email or message and we will get back to you with the meeting time and location.

Some pictures from the June 1st CWO appointments and promotions at Independence Hall. It was a beautiful day, congradulations everyone!

On December 16 we held a Breakfast Burrito sale to raise money to purchase a brick at the Coast Guard Enlisted Memorial Foundation in Cape May, NJ. We successfully raised $365 and was able to use Chapter money to purchase the brick. Thanks for everyone's support and hard work!!

Great job Christian!

Congratulations Andy!!

When a man who spends so much time helping others found himself in great need, his Shipmates were there for him in full force. Learn how Mr. Sam's motto of "Shipmate For Life" is so much more than just three words.

A group of 20 prospective chief petty officers stand alongside Mr. Sam at his New Jersey home. As part of the Chiefs Call To Indoctrination, the PCPOs volunteer...ed to help Mr. Sam with some work around the house the type of everyday tasks that have become too burdensome. My whole career I’ve been helping everybody, and now, ironically, I’ve got a medical condition and now my shipmates are helping me out. CWO Richard Sambenedetto Stay tuned for the full story tomorrow ...

Throwback Thursday: Mr. Sam treats a Haitian man aboard DEPENDABLE in the Windward Passage, April 30, 2005.

Word of the Week: Douglas A. Munro Inspirational Leadership Award, which recognizes Coast Guard enlisted members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional competence to the extent of their rank and rate. Mr. Sam won the award in 2005.

On November 23, members from the chapter volunteered at Philabundance,the local food bank. Great job guys!!

During Mr. Sam’s time as a plank owner on U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf he met ADM Thad Allen, the 23rd Commandant of the Coast Guard, and the 10th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles Skip Bowen. We think they liked his knuckle up photo pose!