Office of Auxiliary CG-3PCX

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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  Personal letter from President Barack Obama

From: Papp, Robert ADM
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 210 12:52 PM
Subject: Personal letter from President Barack Obama

Shipmates,

It is my distinct pleasure to forward to each of you a letter from President Barack Obama recognizing the 220th birthday of the United States Coast Guard. The President is also celebrating his 49th birthday today. The letter is posted on the Coast Guard Compass Blog at http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/index.php/2010/08/president-obama-wishes-coast -guard-happy-birthday/ .

As you take time from your busy schedules to eat a piece of cake, gather at a picnic or wish your shipmates a "Happy Coast Guard Day," I encourage you to take a moment to read the President's letter. Your individual achievements, as well as those who have come before you, have resulted in the tremendous accomplishments touted by the President. Your continued outstanding work has built the exemplary Service reputation we enjoy today.

Thank you.

This is a proud day for all of us, please feel free to forward this e-mail and link to your family and friends.

Semper Paratus!

Admiral Bob Papp
Commandant
Posted by Webmaster at 8:39:55 PM on 4 Aug 2010

  COMMANDANT'S COAST GUARD DAY MESSAGE

From: Papp, Robert ADM
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 10:15 AM
Subject: Commandant's Coast Guard Day Message

Shipmates,

Today, as it is our custom, we celebrate on the 4th day of August, the anniversary of the establishment of our Service.

The creation of the Revenue Cutter Service closely followed the birth of our Nation. Two hundred and twenty years ago today, or only fourteen years after the date of the Declaration of Independence, President George Washington signed an act of the First Congress providing for the creation of the Revenue Cutter Service.

While I could use this opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of our Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian and Auxiliary members over the past year in Haiti, Deepwater Horizon and across our many missions, I choose instead to honor your outstanding performance by using this occasion to reflect upon what it means to be a Coast Guardsman.

As Coast Guard men and women, we share a bond of pride in our rich heritage and a common purpose to uphold our honorable traditions.

We are defined by unsung heroism and selfless service. We defend our Nation. We risk our lives to save others. We give our utmost when cold, wet and tired. Countless times, we have extended our arm down into the water to rescue those in peril from the sea. We will unhesitatingly extend that same arm to help a shipmate in need.

Coast Guardsmen are always ready. We perform our security, humanitarian and environmental response missions with an unrelenting sense of pride. When disaster strikes, whether natural or manmade, we are first on scene. We are often the last to depart.

Coast Guardsmen are agile, adaptable and multi-missioned. Born as revenue cuttermen, lighthouse keepers, steamboat inspectors and surfmen, we have expanded to meet the maritime needs of our Nation. We are still the keepers of the lights, but we also now patrol far more distant waters. We readily go wherever there are important, difficult and dangerous maritime duties to be performed.

Coast Guardsmen are shipmates; they are family. Though our Service has grown, it is still small enough that we know our shipmates by name. We follow their careers. Their successes and achievements are a matter of interest and pride to the entire Service. This reason is also why it cuts deep when we lose a shipmate. We assemble to carry out the manners of our profession, to grieve their loss and honor their service, and we collectively feel the sorrow. This year has been no exception. We know their names. We know our lost shipmates and we miss them.

As the Coast Guardsman's creed states, we revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for us to be a member of a Service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world.

This is our chosen profession. This is our way. This is what we do. We are privileged to be members of a very unique Service that, due to our collection of missions, and legacy agencies, sometimes defies logic when someone attempts to classify us, or to place a label on us. For this reason, whenever I am asked to describe what I am, I always reply with pride, I am a Coast Guardsman. We are the men and women of the United States Coast Guard, past and present.

On this Coast Guard day, and for the many that will follow, we will continue to faithfully serve. Stand a taut watch.

Semper Paratus,

Admiral Bob Papp
Commandant
Posted by Webmaster at 8:29:06 PM on 3 Aug 2010

  2009 AUXILIARIST OF THE YEAR

1. Congratulations to Mr. Ryan Bank of Ninth District (Western Region) Flotilla 39-6 based in Wilmette Harbor, Illinois! He has been selected as the 2009 Auxiliarist-of-the-Year. Please read the following ALCOAST message that highlights his outstanding service to the Coast Guard, fellow Auxiliarists, and the boating public (available at http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/).
Posted by Webmaster at 8:39:03 PM on 14 Jul 2010

  Update 1 - Loss of Coast Guard Aircraft 6017

From: Papp, Robert ADM
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 2:36 PM
Subject: Update 1 - Loss of Coast Guard Aircraft 6017

Shipmates,

I want to update the Coast Guard family on the status of the crew of CG6017. I am deeply saddened to inform you that the three fatalities in yesterday's mishap are LT Sean Kruger, AMT1 Adam Hoke, and AMT2 Brett Banks. The fourth air crewmember, LT Lance Leone, survived the crash and is currently recovering from injuries. The combined efforts of all those who reached out and responded, have provided some small measure of comfort for the families of the deceased and injured crew members and their command. In times like these, our Service has always been able to count on each other for support. It's part of the manners of our profession.

LT Kruger, AMT1 Hoke and AMT2 Banks collectively leave careers which serve as examples of our Service's core values and underscore what America expects from its Coast Guard. Their sacrifice reflects our country's best values and principles.

Further, I am deeply concerned with the number of serious aviation mishaps that have occurred in the past 22 months. I am addressing this separately and will update you in the future. For now, we should and must focus our attention on caring for and supporting our Shipmates and their families.

Our Service conducts hazardous missions every day both on and above the water, and ashore. The loss of these three exceptional Coast Guardsmen reinforces that fact. I ask that you remember this crew's sacrifice and honor their lives.

Information regarding memorial services will be passed when the details are available.

Semper Paratus,

Admiral Bob Papp
Commandant
Posted by Webmaster at 9:15:37 PM on 8 Jul 2010

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