### Question
Can you define what eligible spouse means?


### Answer
**Eligible spouse** is defined as the following in *14 U.S.C. § 542*:

> 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. § 542*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 14-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT**

