### Question
How is the term eligible spouse defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible spouse** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 2904* as the following:

> the spouse of a member of the Coast Guard who is serving on active duty and includes a spouse who receives transitional compensation under section 1059 of title 10

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 2904*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 29-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-COAST GUARD FAMILIES**

