Jaime Billert - 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Coast Guard Spouse of the Year

03/26/2026

Today, we celebrate Coast Guard Ombudsman Appreciation Day — a day to recognize the dedicated spouses and Auxiliary members who volunteer their time, energy, and compassion in support of our Coast Guard families, the Ombudsman Coordinators across the districts who train and support them, and the unit leadership who value and welcome what the program aims to do.

For 40 years, the Ombudsman Program has stood as a cornerstone of family readiness, ensuring that those who serve are backed by strong, informed, and supported families at home. Mission readiness begins with family readiness, and that success is made possible in large part because of our ombudsman and their coordinators.

This day also provides a chance to reflect on the incredible legacy of Mrs. Wanda Allen. Her vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment helped establish and strengthen the Ombudsman Program into what it is today.

To every Ombudsman — past and present — thank you for being a steady source of guidance, advocacy, and care. Your impact reaches far beyond what is seen, and it makes a lasting difference across the entire Coast Guard community.

03/16/2026

Once you know better you can do better.
- Maya Angelou

Military families are continuously and conscientiously doing the best they can with what they know.
Thanks to Five & Thrive and their Resource Hub, families can now filter support/resources by
🔵 Branch,
🔴 Topic,
🔵 State, and
🔴 Military Status
So that service members and their dependents are more informed and in turn can make more informed choices.

No more guessing. No more endless searching. Just relevant, location-specific resources—right where military families need them, wherever they’re stationed.

The Five & Thrive Resource Hub allows military families to filter resources by state, making it easier to find programs, benefits, and support that actually apply where you live.

👉 Explore the Resource Hub at: https://www.fiveandthrive.org/resources/resource-hub/

03/07/2026

The past week has been extremely difficult for the Coast Guard community. Most notably, due to the passing of AST2 Tyler Jaggers in his pursuit to save others.

Our community aligns with the Commandant's statement, wholeheartedly, "His family has our deepest condolences and steadfast support, and we continue to honor their privacy during this very difficult time."

As such, in the event you have not already seen these avenues to support AST2 Jaggers family, and feel called to make your condolences known through financial support, I would like to share the following:

🚁 Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association - 'Silver Fins'
Non-Designated General Donation:
"This donation will be used as designated by the donor. Funds donated in memory of a recent loss will be directed in full support to the family. Otherwise, these funds will be used in general support of our three mission sets, as described on our website."
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/ab2704d2-f865-4fd6-b4e2-cfc6dcf1735c

⚓️ Coast Guard Foundation Tragedy Assistance Support
"The Foundation provided immediate support to Air Station Astoria and is prepared to continue offering assistance to his family and shipmates in the days and weeks ahead through our tragedy assistance program. The program delivers financial support to families and Coast Guard shipmates when a service member is injured, critically ill, or loses their life..."
🔗 https://coastguardfoundation.org/news/caring-for-families-and-shipmates-with-tragedy-assistance-support

Coast Guard Foundation tragedy assistance support for AST2 Tyler Jaggers's family and shipmates.

02/23/2026

"As uncertainty continues around pay during the partial government shutdown, the purpose behind this ride feels even more urgent. CGMA ensures Coast Guard members and their families are never navigating hardship alone. It is the only nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Coast Guard’s total workforce: Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian Employees, Auxiliarists, and their families.

If you’d like to wish him a happy birthday, consider supporting the cause he’s riding for: https://bit.ly/Riding-4-CGMA.

Helping our own. Always Ready. That's the Power of Us."

02/20/2026

🎉 Wishing a very happy birthday to the Coast Guard's dedicated surge force, the Reserve! 🎉

To the members of our Reserve force and their families, thank you for taking on the core values of the Coast Guard in addition to your civilian responsibilities. Cheers to 85 years!

02/09/2026

ANNUAL ART CONTEXT | GRADES K - 12
link🔗: https://namepa.net/education/art-contest/

Students in grades K–12 are invited to participate in the annual calendar art contest sponsored by the
🤝 North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA),
🤝 United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the
🤝 Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of American States (CIP-OAS).

The theme 🧵🪡🎨 for this year’s contest is
“From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”
reflecting the International Maritime Organization’s World Maritime Day themes for both 2026 and 2027.

This theme highlights the importance of turning global maritime policies and regulations into real-world actions that improve safety, efficiency, innovation, and environmental protection across the maritime industry.

The contest emphasizes the IMO’s mission to turn global maritime regulations into concrete, enforceable actions that guide day-to-day operations across the maritime industry.

Submissions will be accepted from students across the Americas
🌎 North America,
🌎 Central America,
🌎 South America, and the
🌎 Caribbean.
‼️Students living outside the Americas are welcome to apply, provided they have at least one parent on active duty with the U.S. Coast Guard.

🌟Submissions will close April 13th, 2026, at 11:59 PM.🌟

02/05/2026

📢 Attention all active duty and reserve Coast Guardsmen and families!

Regardless of your activation status, you’re now eligible to use MilTax, our free, secure tax filing software made for the military community. File federal and up to five states for $0.

01/23/2026

The Coast Guard candidates for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year program have been announced, along with the other six (6) branches.

Review their profiles to read about their service ahead of voting on January 28 through February 1, 2026
🔗https://msoy.afi.org/
This program provides a tangible way to express your gratitude for their service.

👉 Anyone can vote
👉 You have 5 votes to cast, 1 per day.

01/16/2026

For Coasties by Coasties Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is there when you need them.

U.S. Coast Guard Arctic, Record snow. Dangerous conditions. Real costs for Coast Guard families. That’s why Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is stepping in.

This winter, Alaska has been hit with record-breaking snow and extreme cold. For Coast Guard families, that’s meant unsafe rooftops, damaged vehicles, structural failures, and unexpected expenses just to keep their homes safe.

We’re making Disaster Assistance grants available to members, including active duty, reserve, civilian, spouses, retirees, and auxiliarists, in impacted areas. CGMA is offering a $1,000 grant for professional rooftop snow removal, helping reduce risk and offset costs that can range from $500–$1,500.

As one USCG Civilian Employee in Juneau shared:

“We paid for professional rooftop snow removal out of pocket because it was not safe to attempt it ourselves. Knowing CGMA is reimbursing us has been an incredible relief.”

If you or your family have been impacted, help is available.
👉 Apply now: https://mycgma.org/get-help/ -to-apply

Helping our own wherever the Coast Guard serves.

01/14/2026

‼️Nominations for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year program are due this Friday, 16 JAN 2026, at 11:59 PM CST‼️

ANYONE CAN NOMINATE AN ACTIVE DUTY OR RESERVIST SPOUSE
👇
Nominate them today at 🔗https://msoy.afi.org/

Two fellow Coast Guard spouses joined me to discuss the program. Take a look!

01/03/2026

Day 🤘🏻 of the new year kicked off with great company and a great experience thanks to Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year

From
🪖 thanking a set of new recruits across the branches, to
🤝 meeting Gen. Patrick Henry Brady - the most highly decorated living veteran, to
🥁 listening to the Air Force band, to
⚓ saying hello to the Coast Guard service members in attendance and
🏆 witnessing TSU win the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl trophy, composed of decommissioned Lockheed Martin aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons pieces

It was an experience I am incredibly grateful for, shared alongside some wonderful individuals I won't soon forget.

12/02/2025

📢 Nominations for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year Award are now open‼️
💥ANYONE CAN NOMINATE A MILITARY OR RESERVIST SPOUSE💥

Do you know a spouse (non-active duty or reservist themselves) of an AD or Reservist service member in any of the seven (7) branches of military that you want to thank for the ways they pay it forward to their community or the broader military community?
👇
Nominate them today at 🔗https://msoy.afi.org/

Spouses are recognized and thanked for their service at three👌 different levels
🙌 Base winners
🙌 Branch winners
🙌 Overall AFI MSOY
and assessed/judged on their skills in five 🖐️ different domains
🤝 Leadership
✋ Involvement
🌎 Community Building
🗣️ Communication
📖 Compelling Story: "a story that not only inspires but also reflects the diverse realities of military spouses."