R 221212 JUN 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CCG//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N16790//
ALCOAST 244/20
COMDTNOTE 16790
SUBJ: 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
1. Congratulations to the Coast Guard Auxiliary on its 81st birthday. Since inception
in 1939, the men and women of the Auxiliary have been steadfast shipmates and invaluable
assets to our Service.
2. Our 23,000 uniformed volunteers are profound examples of selfless devotion to duty
who have not only embraced and exemplified my watchwords of "Ready, Relevant, and
Responsive," but have proudly added "Resilient" to that list. The Coast Guard has
always upheld a solemn promise to serve our Nation, conducting operations under the
umbrella of eleven statutory missions, including responding to disasters, rescuing
boaters in distress, and educating America's boating public. These missions were
performed in exemplary fashion this past year, enabled by superlative Auxiliary
involvement. Examples include two Auxiliarists with emergency management expertise
providing expert support to the Coast Guard's Hurricane Dorian response center and
briefing the White House; an Auxiliary boat crew in the Fifth District (Northern Region)
saving the lives of six passengers on a small boat that capsized in the Delaware
River; and Auxiliary flotillas across the Nation establishing specialized training
and partnerships with Sea Scout youth under provisions of the new AUXSCOUT program.
Even more impressively, against the unprecedented constraints imposed by the COVID-19
pandemic, the Auxiliary supported myriad Coast Guard missions throughout the year while
remaining the vanguard for Recreational Boating Safety (RBS). Auxiliarists delivered
over 2.4 million hours of support, performed more than 121,500 vessel safety checks
and marine dealer visits, and taught over 6,800 boating safety classes, significantly
enhancing safety on America's waterways.
3. The aforementioned accomplishments and characteristics reflect a highly dynamic,
diverse and dedicated organization of servant leaders, experienced counselors, and
true patriots. It is our privilege to include them on our Coast Guard Watch, Quarter,
and Station Bill, and have them serve alongside for every mile we steam. On June 23,
2020, I strongly encourage all Coast Guard units to hoist the Auxiliary colors in
recognition of the exceptional Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty that are consistently
displayed by our Coast Guard Auxiliarists. On the 81st anniversary, we thank them for
their exemplary service.
4. ADM K. L. Schultz, Commandant, sends.
5. Internet release is authorized.
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CCG//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N16790//
ALCOAST 244/20
COMDTNOTE 16790
SUBJ: 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
1. Congratulations to the Coast Guard Auxiliary on its 81st birthday. Since inception
in 1939, the men and women of the Auxiliary have been steadfast shipmates and invaluable
assets to our Service.
2. Our 23,000 uniformed volunteers are profound examples of selfless devotion to duty
who have not only embraced and exemplified my watchwords of "Ready, Relevant, and
Responsive," but have proudly added "Resilient" to that list. The Coast Guard has
always upheld a solemn promise to serve our Nation, conducting operations under the
umbrella of eleven statutory missions, including responding to disasters, rescuing
boaters in distress, and educating America's boating public. These missions were
performed in exemplary fashion this past year, enabled by superlative Auxiliary
involvement. Examples include two Auxiliarists with emergency management expertise
providing expert support to the Coast Guard's Hurricane Dorian response center and
briefing the White House; an Auxiliary boat crew in the Fifth District (Northern Region)
saving the lives of six passengers on a small boat that capsized in the Delaware
River; and Auxiliary flotillas across the Nation establishing specialized training
and partnerships with Sea Scout youth under provisions of the new AUXSCOUT program.
Even more impressively, against the unprecedented constraints imposed by the COVID-19
pandemic, the Auxiliary supported myriad Coast Guard missions throughout the year while
remaining the vanguard for Recreational Boating Safety (RBS). Auxiliarists delivered
over 2.4 million hours of support, performed more than 121,500 vessel safety checks
and marine dealer visits, and taught over 6,800 boating safety classes, significantly
enhancing safety on America's waterways.
3. The aforementioned accomplishments and characteristics reflect a highly dynamic,
diverse and dedicated organization of servant leaders, experienced counselors, and
true patriots. It is our privilege to include them on our Coast Guard Watch, Quarter,
and Station Bill, and have them serve alongside for every mile we steam. On June 23,
2020, I strongly encourage all Coast Guard units to hoist the Auxiliary colors in
recognition of the exceptional Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty that are consistently
displayed by our Coast Guard Auxiliarists. On the 81st anniversary, we thank them for
their exemplary service.
4. ADM K. L. Schultz, Commandant, sends.
5. Internet release is authorized.
COMO David G. Porter
Asst. National Commodore
National Diversity Team
US Coast Guard Auxiliary