Service benefits greatly when we incorporate diversity
at all levels of the workforce: active duty, Reserve,
civilian, and Auxiliary. Diversity ultimately enables us
to better perform our challenging maritime missions.
Instilling a diversity-inclusion mindset is a process
deeply connected to organizational strategies
and every Coast Guard member’s personal growth
and development. Building a collaborative work
environment for all employees is vital, particularly
in today’s resource climate when organizations
are compelled to operate with less money, fewer
people, and expanding missions. Our people are
our most important investment, and they deserve
an organization that serves to engage and retain
a best qualified and inclusively diverse workforce.
Only then, can the Coast Guard address the globally
complex mission support and response challenges of
the 21st century.”
NACO USCG STRATEGIC
DIVERSITY PLAN
NACO Policy: USCG Auxiliary Diversity & Inclusion
Plan Implementation
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
OR express
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.
Very Respectfully
Richard Washburn
National Commodore
“Moving Beyond Simple Tolerance”
Promoting an inclusive atmosphere of acceptance
and respect and creating an environment, which
fosters an appreciation of the values, skills, and
abilities of each individual member.
- From the USCG Auxiliary Diversity Directorate
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