Flotilla 52 Diversity Initiative
USCG Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement (link here)
National Commodore's Official Policy
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure that all citizens,
regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or
physical or mental disability have an equal opportunity to become a member of this
organization. People from a wide variety of backgrounds and interests are welcome and
encouraged to join the Auxiliary to work side by side with us as we serve the boating
public.
The fundamental action imperative of diversity is to create an environment, which fosters
an appreciation of the values, skills, and abilities of each individual member. Members
are responsible to each other for promoting an inclusive atmosphere of acceptance and
respect, for demonstrating a commitment to fair and equal opportunity, and for moving
beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating our different backgrounds.
We are committed to enjoying a diverse and inclusive membership. We all understand
that diversity is not a problem to be solved, but that it is an asset to be developed.
The National Native American Veterans Memorial will be unveiled on Veterans Day 2020 on land that belongs to the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. More than 31,000 Native Americans are serving in uniform now. More than 140,000 veterans identify as Native Americans or Alaska Natives.
· Anna Mae Hays, who became the first female general in the U.S. military in June 1970, died last week at age 97. A nurse during World War II, she served in the China-Burma-India theater. Later she served as chief of the Army Nurse Corps during the war in Vietnam. Three years before she pinned on a star, Congress eliminated a barrier on women being promoted to general.
· Thomas Ellis, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew fighters during World War II, died recently in San Antonio at age 97. Drafted in 1942, he joined the famed all-black unit with a primary mission of bomber escort. No bomber being escorted by the Tuskegee Airmen was shot down by enemy aircraft. "No one will ever beat our record," Ellis said in 2010. "You won't escort that many bombers without losing one of them." '
[Briefs courtesy of the National Guard Association, U.S. Web Site, By the way.... column.]
Mission:
The role of the Coast Guard is critical to national security. Its mission is to protect the public, the environment, and America’s economic interests in the nation’s ports and waterways. The Coast Guard values diversity, teamwork, and responsiveness. Our mission in valuing diversity is to build a positive and respectful work environment for all personnel, regardless of their similarities or differences, to enhance our mission capabilities.
Vision:
The Coast Guard will be recognized as the “service of Choice” in the federal government for recruiting, retaining and sustaining a ready, diverse and highly-skilled total workforce. We will foster an environment in which every individual has the opportunity to prosper and contribute to Coast Guard missions.
Values:
The Coast Guard Core Values embody the very nature of selfless service achieved through the contributions of each individual.
TO: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
SUBJ: THE COAST GUARD CULTURE OF RESPECT -
018/17
1. FYI:
From: Zukunft, Paul F ADM
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 3:19 PM
Subject: Culture of Respect
To the men and women of our Coast Guard,
Recent reports of degrading social media posts and file sharing by
some members of the armed services are troubling to us all. Our Duty to People
requires Coast Guard men and women to adhere to the highest standard of personal
and professional conduct on and off duty. As stewards of public trust, our
collective actions must always uphold our Core Values of Honor, Respect, and
Devotion to Duty.
I expect everyone in our service - active duty,
reserve, civilian, and Auxiliary - to build and maintain a culture of respect.
This starts with living our Core Values in word and deed and having the courage
to call out any behavior that is unacceptable in our Coast Guard. If you witness
disrespect to a shipmate - in person or online - don't condone or join in it.
Our duty to people demands that we act when we see our shipmates demeaned.
Don't be a bystander. We are a service of "by-doers" with a storied reputation
for seizing on-scene initiative. This very same character trait that has become
instinctive applies whether rescuing a mariner in distress or seizing the
on-scene initiative when a shipmate has been demeaned and betrayed. We do the
right thing. We advance a culture of respect. We report behavior that targets a
shipmate, including bullying, hazing or harassment. Violations of our trust in
one another have no place in our service.
I am proud of you - the world's
best Coast Guard - and your commitment to upholding our service's proud 226 year
history of service before self.
Admiral Paul F. Zukunft
Commandant
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