Coast Guard Highlighted Programs

The Mission of the Coast Guard Exchange is to provide quality merchandise and services of necessity and convenience to our Coast Guard men and women as well as authorized patrons at competitive prices.

The Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) is one of many support organizations within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

CGX is a military activity that operates as a business enterprise. Income generated is used as working capital to maintain CGX locations throughout the United States and abroad as well as to provide the Coast Guard with supplemental funding to the Morale, Well-being, and Recreation (MWR) fund. Because CGX provides services to its customers in remote areas, some locations operate with little or no profit as a benefit to military service members and their families.

Your Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) is there for you to shop for high quality merchandise and services at great prices! Additionally, CGX profits support MWR programs throughout the Coast Guard. In the last 5 years alone, CGX has contributed over $16M to support Coast Guard MWR!

CG Civilian Wellness offers free, confidential support 24/7/365 to reinforce workforce resilience and mission readiness. Civilian employees and their families can access up to 12 free non-medical counseling sessions per issue, per year, as well as a robust suite of work-life resources - including legal and financial consulting, emergency backup dependent care, and upcoming tax filing support in January 2027. To access these services, personnel can call the toll-free helpline at 1-888-718-9508 or visit the CG WFS EAP Website for the latest updates. 

Military OneSource: Military OneSource is a free resource for all CG active duty, SELRES regardless of status, and USPHS service members assigned to the USCG.  It is your 24/7/365 connection for personal support.  Here are some of the ways Military OneSource can help:

• Mental and emotional well-being support: Access free, confidential support from licensed mental health counselors who understand military life.  Services are available for adults and children for up to 12 sessions per issue. 
• Financial counseling: Get expert guidance on budgeting, managing debt, tracking expenses, saving for the future, buying a home or using MilTax to file your taxes for free.
• Health & Wellness Coaching: Stay mission ready with tools and coaching to support your nutrition, fitness and health goals.
• Family and Parenting Resources: Access a range of support services to help you and your family—from childcare to eldercare and special needs to adoption.
• Relationship building: Discover tools and programs to help you feel more connected, whether you're single, dating or married.
• Peer-to-peer support: Talk one-on-one with someone who understands military life and can connect you to resources that match your needs.