Diversity in the Auxiliary
Alexander Urciuoil: Ops Normal
By Tracy Schultz, BC-DPA
Alexander
Urciuoil, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla in
Monterey, CA, is not one to take things for granted. Alex was born with
cerebral palsy and has had to walk with the aid of crutches his entire
life. Urciuoli especially likes the safety and prevention aspects of
the Coast Guard. "Whether it is Boating safety classes for the public,
beach cleanups or answering distress calls, the first mission is saving
lives. I never get tired of being a part of that and serving my country
at the same time", says Urciuoli. Auxiliarist Alexander Urciuoli is a
fine example of the diversity to be found in the Coast Guard Auxiliary
and is a qualified candidate to be a Diversity Champion. His own words
describe the opportunities that exist in the Coast Guard and Auxiliary.
"If you want to serve, you can serve. Find out what you can do, and do
it. Don't allow your disability to identify you."
https://wow.uscgaux.info/Uploads_wowII/D-DEPT/PAD_Bulletin_22JAN2015_UPDATES_Revised1700.pdf
Review the Coast Guard Auxiliary's Diversity and Inclusion Policy
https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=D-DEPT&category=diversity-policy