CWO4 Robert Resendes

President

Over the past term, we have taken deliberate steps to strengthen this Association, reinforce its relevance, and position it for the future. We have made decisions that were not always easy, but they were necessary to ensure the long-term stability and credibility of the CWOA.

Our focus has been clear: improve governance, increase engagement across all components, and ensure this Association is aligned with the needs of today’s Coast Guard. We have begun that work, but it is not complete.

I am seeking reelection to continue that momentum. The CWOA must remain a professional, disciplined, and forward-looking organization that actively supports Chief Warrant Officers across the service. That requires leadership that is consistent, accountable, and willing to make tough decisions when required.

I am committed to strengthening communication with our membership, reinforcing the role of our chapters, and ensuring that Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired CWOs all have a voice in this Association. We will continue to build programs that provide value, develop leaders, and preserve the heritage that defines our community.

I am proud of what we have accomplished together, but I am more focused on what remains ahead. I ask for your continued trust and the opportunity to finish the work we have started.”