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The Director of the Auxiliary is the direct representative of the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. (Title 14, USC Chapt. 23)


The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of Team Coast Guard. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. The 30,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate millions of hours in support of Coast Guard missions.

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  All-Hands: Virtual Town Hall Meeting -Mon 8/24/09

-----Original Message-----
From: Pekoske, David VADM
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 3:35 PM
Subject: All-Hands: Virtual Town Hall Meetings on Monday, 24 August 2009

To the men and women of the United States Coast Guard:

Please follow the details below to participate in one of two virtual town hall sessions I will hold this coming Monday. I look forward to providing you an overall update on some key issues and addressing your questions. All questions must be submitted from a Coast Guard email account to: TownHall@uscg.mil in advance of, or during, the town hall sessions; this email account is active now. With your question, please state whether or not you will be able to participate in either of the sessions.

SESSION ONE: (units east of the Mississippi)

* Time: 1000-1130 EST
* Primary: Video teleconferencing (VTC) locations: find one near you: http://cgcentralweb.uscg.mil/cLink/3971
* Secondary: Dial-in by phone (audio only/unlimited participants): 1-800-369-1871 or 517 308 9057 - enter pass code: 1903279
* Tertiary: Webcast address (logon capacity very limited due to bandwidth): http://mfile.akamai.com/44506/live/reflector:38148.asx

SESSION TWO: (units west of the Mississippi)

* Time: 1400-1530 EST
* Primary: Video teleconferencing (VTC) locations: find one near you: http://cgcentralweb.uscg.mil/cLink/3972
* Secondary: Dial-in by phone (audio only/unlimited participants): 1-800-369-1871 or 517 308 9057 - enter pass code: 1903292
* Tertiary: Webcast address (logon capacity very limited due to bandwidth): http://mfile.akamai.com/44506/live/reflector:38148.asx

I encourage all commands to accommodate participation as operations permit, yet I recognize that not everyone will be able to participate. I will try to provide those who cannot join us with access to a recorded version of the town hall in the weeks ahead.

Semper Paratus!

VADM David Pekoske
Vice Commandant
http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/vicecomdt/
Posted by Webmaster at 6:23:05 PM on 20 Aug 2009

  2009 COAST GUARD FOUNDATION AWARD NOMINATIONS

1. ALCOAST 475/09 has been issued to announce solicitation of nominations for the 2009 Coast Guard Foundation Awards for Heroism. All Coast Guard units, staff elements, and personnel (active duty, Reserve, Auxiliary, civilian) are eligible for nomination. Details can be found in the ALCOAST located at: http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/. Please take a look!
Posted by Webmaster at 6:17:11 AM on 20 Aug 2009

  Guidance Documents Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus

Aug. 17, 2009
MEMORANDUM FOR: All DHS Employees
FROM: Elaine C. Duke, Under Secretary for Management
SUBJECT: Guidance Documents Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus

In preparation for the start of the flu season this fall, DHS has developed a series of guidance documents for the DHS workforce about the H1N1 Flu Virus. These documents are designed to provide guidance to both employees and supervisors on actions we all can take to prepare and plan for a probable return of the H1N1 virus this fall.

The guidance covers a number of important topics and a variety of situations, such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment and antivirals. Based on the best available information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as valuable input from DHS components, this guidance also covers leave policies, teleworking, and alternative work schedule arrangements for employees who are ill themselves or serving as caregivers for sick family members. The guidance documents have been uploaded for easy access to the DHS public Web site at http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1241202408781.shtm.

Secretary Napolitano and I, along with all DHS leadership, are committed to providing you with the best guidance - which will always be based on the latest scientific understanding about H1N1 - and we will continue to keep you apprised of the latest developments. We also encourage all of you and your families to take steps to help prevent the spread of this virus. These steps and the latest information about the H1N1 virus are available at http://www.flu.gov/.
Posted by Webmaster at 7:29:30 AM on 19 Aug 2009

  AUXILIARY SEW-ON INSIGNIA

1. Coast Guard specifications for sew-on versions of Auxiliary insignia (i.e. - collar insignia for elected/appointed offices; qualification devices) have been developed and applied to production through the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES). These new Auxiliary sew-on insignia have begun to arrive at CGES stores across the country.

2. The collar insignia have a black "A" sewn on them. They represent the new sew-on standard for Auxiliary elected/appointed offices, and they replace sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A".

3. Recognizing that many Auxiliarists wear sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A", a phase-in period is established for transition to these new sew-on insignia. The phase-in period shall end on December 31, 2010. After that date, the new sew-on insignia shall be the only authorized sew-on insignia for wear on appropriate Auxiliary uniforms.

4. In addition to availability at CGES stores, these insignia will also soon be available for order through:

- The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc. web site (www.shopauxiliary.com - use the "District Materials Stores" link and login with your Employee ID and Auxiliary e-Directory password).
- The Vanguard web site (www.vanguardmil.com/store/index.php).

5. The Ninth District - Western Region's Material Store will have these new sew-on insignia at the upcoming National Conference in Chicago, IL.
Posted by Webmaster at 8:56:01 PM on 18 Aug 2009

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