Personnel Services Division

Field Support

Coast Guard Federal Voting Assistance Program

Program Manager:

Mr. Jose Velazquez

While many Coast Guard military members and their families will be far from home on Election Days, they will be able to cast their votes -- thanks to absentee ballots and the Coast Guard's Voting Assistance Program. 

The Voting Assistance Guide and your Command Voting Assistance Officer can assist you with registering and requesting a ballot using the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) Standard Form 76. Completing the FPCA and sending it to your local voting jurisdiction is all it takes.

The best time to apply for an absentee ballot is more than 45 days before the election.

In most states, ballots are mailed to voters 20 days before the election.

Remember, every vote counts. You are a part of this nation's way of life by exercising your right to vote!

Useful Information:

• Unit Voting Assistance Officer Training Opportunities

• Federal Voting Assistance Program

• National Voter Registration Act of 1993

• Department of Defense Directive 1344.13 Implementation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

• The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

• The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act

Contact the project manager.

Contact Us:

CGPSC PSD (fs)
U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7200
4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 20598-7200

Mr. Jose Velazquez
Phone: 703-872-6632
Fax: 703-872-6634