Show Summary On this episode, we have a conversation with Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Rob Bushey, Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association and a 32-year Coast Guard veteran. He shares his perspective on the Coast Guard’s unique dual mission and the role that the CGCPOA plays in strengthening connection and advocacy across the Coast Guard. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories About Today’s Guest Rob Bushey is the Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, where he serves as a workforce advocate and organizational leader supporting enlisted Coast Guard members and their families. A 32-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Rob’s career spanned operational law enforcement, search and rescue, drug interdiction, and maritime security missions at sea and abroad. He has served at surf and lifeboat stations on the West Coast, as well as in senior enlisted leadership roles, including overseas assignments in the Middle East supporting joint operations. Throughout his career, Rob has focused on empowering enlisted personnel by advancing professional development, mission readiness, and community engagement. In his current role, he helps lead a national membership organization that advocates for Coast Guard enlisted members, connects leaders and units across the service, and provides programs that address workforce challenges, family needs, and enlisted excellence. Rob holds extensive experience integrating Coast Guard capabilities within broader national security frameworks and is known for strengthening communication between the enlisted force and senior leadership. He lives with his family and remains deeply committed to service, mentorship, and enhancing the effectiveness and wellbeing of the Coast Guard community. Links Mentioned During the Episode Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers & Enlisted Association Website PsychArmor on USCGCPOA Website PsychArmor Resource of the Week This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community.. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmor PsychArmor on X PsychArmor on Facebook PsychArmor on YouTube PsychArmor on LinkedIn PsychArmor on Instagram Theme Music Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
