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 […]
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 […]
Attention: All Vessel Examiners From Sector Delaware to D5NR Vessel Examiners ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE CANCEL DATE 08 FEB 2019 R 091153 FEB 18 FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-5P// TO ALCOAST UNCLAS //N16247// ACN 013/18 SUBJ: ENFORCEMENT, EXAMINATION, AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECALLA. KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH PLASTIC HANDLE, RECALL 18-022 dtd 02 […]
The National Vessel Examiner (VE) and Program Visitor (PV) Workshops are not required but recommended to be completed in 2026. They are designed to be viewed by members and completion logged via a self-attestation form as described below: The VE Workshop is for all certified Vessel Examiners, and those currently training to become Vessel Examiners. […]
February 2026 Shipmates, Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the Lighthouse Memo! Below are key updates, reminders, and resources from the Public Education Directorate designed to support your work and strengthen our collective outreach. Please review and share this information with your local Public Education (PE) teams. Elevate Your Skills: 2026 Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructor Workshop […]
1. Due to the current absence of an enacted appropriation or continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security, the Coast Guard must suspend certain activities. Guidance has been issued to all Coast Guard elements regarding activities during this period including continuation of legally authorized operational activities necessary for: a. Safety of human life.b. Protection of […]