SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Share Your Story. Preserve the Legacy.
The CWOA Legacy & Leadership Project exists to preserve the professional journeys, leadership lessons, and service contributions of Coast Guard Chief Warrant and Warrant Officers.

We invite all Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired CWOs to contribute their stories to this growing historical archive.
Who May Submit
• Chief Warrant Officers (Active, Reserve, Retired)
• Former Warrant Officers
• Families of deceased CWOs (with appropriate documentation)
What to Submit
Submissions may include:
• Written career narratives
• Leadership lessons learned
• Reflections on key assignments or deployments
• Photographs (with captions and dates if known)
• Copies of orders, awards, or historical documents
• Recorded oral histories (if participating in interview format)
Story Length
• Short reflections: 500–1,000 words
• Full career narratives: 1,500–3,000 words
• There is no strict maximum length, but clarity and focus are encouraged
Content Focus
We encourage contributors to reflect on:
• Why you chose the Warrant path
• Key assignments that shaped your leadership
• Challenges you faced and how you overcame them
• Mentorship experiences — both given and received
• Advice for future Chief Warrant Officers
• How the warrant corps has evolved during your service
Submission Standards
• Submissions should be respectful, professional, and factually accurate
• Avoid classified, sensitive, or operationally restricted information
• Do not include personally identifiable information without consent
• The Association reserves the right to edit for clarity, formatting, and length while preserving the author’s voice
Review and Publication
All submissions will be reviewed by the CWOA Legacy & Leadership Project team prior to publication.
Accepted stories may be:
• Published on the CWOA website
• Archived in Association records
• Featured in newsletters or publications
• Used for educational and historical purposes
By submitting, contributors grant CWOA permission to publish and archive their material as part of the Association’s historical collection.
Submission Method
Please submit your story and supporting materials to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Legacy & Leadership Submission – Rank/Name