Internal Resources

ANSC – Auxiliary National Supply Center Forms, training materials, postal supplies, boating safety literature https://cgaux.org/members/DCATJAN-25.pdf

Take Note: New Item Listed in ANSC Catalog – Boat Responsibly Rack card and QR Code now available (Item #3003a)

OFFICIAL / PENALTY MAIL STAMPS NOTICE
Postage Rates Effective: July 13, 2025

Postage Value:
Additional oz Stamps = $0.29
Postcard Stamps = $0.61
Forever Stamps = $0.78
Flats = $1.63

You May Combine Denominations. For Example:
$1.50 = You may combine: 73¢ + 73¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢
$1.77 = You may combine: $1.00 + 73¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢

Cards: Between 3½ x 5 x 0.007 and 4¼ x 6 x 0.016
Postage: 61¢ Requires card stock quality paper.
Letters: No greater than 6⅛ x 11½ x ¼” & 3.5 oz.
1 oz. = 78¢, add 29¢ for each additional ounce.
Flats: Between 6⅛ x 11½ x ¼” and 12 x 15 x ¾”
1 oz. = $1.63, add 29¢ for each additional ounce.

Reminder to all members:Do not stockpile penalty and official mail stamps.
The Coast Guard has paid for these stamps in the same manner as any individual would pay the Post Office for stamps. Unused stamps are lost money for the Coast Guard. Members who have a supply of penalty stamps that they are not using should return them to the Materials Officer for redistribution to other members. ANSC can adequately supply all orders; therefore, there is no need for a unit or individual to maintain a multi-month supply. We appreciate your cooperation.

Note: When sending out packages, shipment cost will be based on your zip code zone classification. To calculate your shipping cost, please go to https://postcalc.usps.com/. Your zone classification can be determined by going to https://postcalc.usps.com/Zonecharts/ and entering the first three digits of your zip code. Rates are available at https://pe.usps.com/ in MS Excel Format.

Auxiliary Association
• Shop Auxiliary - Auxiliary Center – Auxiliary uniform accessories https://auxcen.com/
• Auxiliary Association Benefits https://www.cgauxa.org/benefits.html See the AUXA web page for travel, car rental, hotel, and more benefits.
• Office Depot Discountshttp://wow.uscgaux.info/Uploads_wowII/070-09-10/Office_Depot___card.pdf or visit https://officediscounts.org/cgauxa/

Coast Guard Exchange
• Shop CGX – Uniform clothing items https://shopcgx.com

Uniform Note:
Please be aware of BSX-Policy letter 23-02 and ALAUX 36-23 release 3 October 2023 regarding Auxiliary Uniform and Appearance Policy changes.

• Interactive Uniform Guide (Link to HR web and page): https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=H-DEPT&category=auxiliary-uniforms
• Uniform Guide 2019 https://www.cgaux.org/members/USCGAUX_Uniform_Presentation-01082019.pdf Has good illustrations.

External Resources

Lighthouse Uniforms (Assorted Auxiliary Uniform Items/Accessories) https://lighthouseuniform.com/search?query=coast%20guard%20auxiliary
(206) 282-5600 [email protected]

The Salute Uniforms/Uniforms4U http://www.uniforms-4u.com/c-uscg-uniforms-1474.aspx

Kingform Cap (Combination Hat Source) https://www.kingformcap.com/coastguardcaps.html
Bernard Cap (Combination Hat Source) https://bernardcap.com/coast-guard/

RBS – RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY
• District CIV RBS Specialist Listing:  https://uscgboating.org/content/District-RBS-Specialists.php May have safe boating information pamphlets.
• National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) https://www.nasbla.org/home A great resource.
• Safe Boating Campaign Resources (Literature, videos , calendar, etc.): https://safeboatingcampaign.com/resources/

• Robotronics - Coastie – Safety Boat Robot
 (Robotronics) https://www.robotronics.com/coastie-the-safety-boat-trade
• Facemakers Inc.  Sammy the Sea Otter costume
- https://www.facemakersincorporated.com/otter-mascot-costumes
• Facemakers inc.  PFD Panda Mascot costume- Life Jacket use
https://www.facemakersincorporated.com/panda-bears-mascot-costumes
• Boating Safety Just for Kids Coloring books http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=085-33-02&category=just-for-kids  A resource gleaned from flotilla 33-2, Heartland District-Western Rivers.
• UltraThin Ribbon Rack Builder: https://www.ultrathin.com/ultrathin/orderform_update.htm
• Logo and Promotional – Use local companies. It will save on shipping. Create your District’s resource list. Check Vista Print, 4 IMPRINT, Discount mugs.com, 4Allpromo, Quality Logo products,  etc..
• The Cutter Agent – Custom Screen Printing https://uscgstore.com/
• JW Shirtworks (This company did nice work on a softshell, waterproof jacket with the American flag patch on the arm, Logo on Left chest and embroidered the last name on the right).
https://shopjwshirtworks.com/  [email protected]  (843) 769-0724 [email protected]