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AUXILIARY ‘scut·tle·butt: A drinking fountain in the Coast Guard is called scuttlebutt. A scuttlebutt in old days was a cask that had openings in the side, fitted with a spigot. Sailors used to congregate at the scuttlebutt or cask of water, to gossip or report on day’s activities.* On this page you will find important updates and links to critical information to keep you up-to-date on the current happenings in the Auxiliary. * from the USCG Glossary We Want Your PUBLICATIONS!! For the P.A. Directorate Publications CONTEST DON’T WAIT click this link to find out more! National Commodore’s Diversity 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, gender identity and expression, age, religion, or physical or mental disabilityhave an equal opportunity to become a volunteer of this organization. It is after all, part of our mission to become the volunteer organization of choice. As the National Commodore, I will personally lead the diversity 16 SCUTTLEBUTT initiatives and challenge all who serve to do the same through leadership, mentorship, service, and example. As someone committed to diversity, I understand that providing training is one of the strategies that helps build an inclusive environment, which is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent, building member engagement, and fostering creativity and innovation. Our Strategic Plan for Managing Diversity will guide us in our efforts towards accomplishing this goal. Diversity of thoughts, ideas, and competencies of our people, keeps the Auxiliary strong and empowers us to mission readiness and excellence. Diversity is an imperative to the Auxiliary; it can increase morale and impact our success. In essence every member is responsible for fostering an inclusive team atmosphere and being a contributing part of Team Coast Guard. The Auxiliary is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, a journey guided by the deeply held values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty, as America’s Guardians, we understand that diversity is not a problem to be solved, but is an asset to be developed. HELP WANTED http://cgaux.org/members/wantads/ BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE AUX TWITTER PAGE @USCGAux on Twitter For more information about joining the US Coast Guard Auxiliary please visit www.cgaux.org DISTRIBUTION FOR THE NAVIGATOR EXPRESS • All members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary • Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc. members and staff Note: please add uscgaux- [email protected] to your address book. Messages sent from that email address are official messages of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. FOLLOW THE AUXILIARY ON TWITTER, FB & BLOG DISCLAIMER “The appearance of any product or service advertisement on the site to which any link is directed does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, an endorsement of that product or service by the united states coast guard or coast guard auxiliary.”