1. The Coast Guard recently announced the launch of the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), which is the only source of boating data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Coast Guard administers the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. Data from the NRBSS guides federal and state boating safety programs and […]
1. The U.S. Coast Guard proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary service and leadership of all past Commodores who have crossed the bar. These distinguished Auxiliarists voluntarily sacrificed significant portions of their lives in support of the Coast Guard and its missions, shepherding the Auxiliary through its evolution into the world’s most prominent volunteer maritime […]
It’s time for Spring training.Numerous training opportunities are available for In-Person, and Virtual Training for the Annual workshops, and Core Training.There is In-Person training with sessions expected in the Western, Central and Eastern Regions with numerous workshops and qualification sessions.Virtual training for Annual RM-TCT and TCO Workshops. In-Person Events April 25th – Western Area Training […]
Shipmates: Recent global developments call for heightened awareness of personal security among Auxiliarists. To reduce unnecessary visibility while participating in Auxiliary activities, members are asked to follow the practices below: 1. Avoid traveling in uniform. Auxiliarists should not wear their uniform while traveling to or from any assignment or activity. This includes travel to patrol […]
Shipmates,It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Commodore Kathleen Goodwin, former Commodore of CGD-Northwest. Commodore Goodwin dedicated 29 years of steady, disciplined service to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and to the communities we are sworn to protect. Her leadership reflected the core principles upon which our service stands: Honor, […]
Starting in March, non-proctored tests will begin migrating out of NTC and only be available in the Auxiliary Online Classroom (Moodle) under the Directorate Course Catalog page that oversees or requires that specific test. This migration is to facilitate easier access for Directorates to update their tests. The first tests to be removed from NTC […]
Numerous training opportunities are available for In-Person, and Virtual Training for the Annual workshops, and Core Training There is In-Person training with sessions expected in the Western, Central and Eastern Regions with numerous workshops and qualification sessions.Virtual training for Annual RM-TCT and TCO Workshops.Virtual training for the Required Suicide Prevention and Blood Borne Pathogens ***** […]
Auxiliary Leadership Link To: All Auxiliarists Dated: 24 February 2026 Dear Members, The Cybersecurity Directorate (Y) has received multiple reports of fraudulent spear-phishing emails impersonating National Commodore COMO Mary Kirkwood. These emails claim to contain a “secure message” attachment. If opened, the attachment directs recipients to a website requesting their email address and password. This is a […]
The Winter/Spring 2025/26 issue of Safety Lines, the Prevention newsletter, is now available online. This issue features a variety of Prevention topics including:MS Officer Training ToolBoom Deployment ExerciseMarine Safety AcademyMycoBuoysBreaking Ice-second in a seriesWe encourage all members to read this informational newsletter to learn more about what to find in the Prevention Directorate. “Safety Lines” the […]
Over the last three years (2018-2020), Congress has passed two laws requiring, first, that manufacturers install engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels and, second, that recreational vessel operators use those engine cut-off switches. The laws that have placed these requirements on recreational vessel manufacturers and recreational vessel operators are found in United States Code (USC), as […]