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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.