Entries by Doug Hoffman

You Are Heartily Invited!

2025 Spring DTRAIN! 4, 5 & 6 April, 2025Hilton Wilmington/Christiana,100 Continental Drive,Newark, Delaware  Click Here To REGISTER   Seeking Funding for DTRAIN?You MUST FILL OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE… NOTICE FROM DIRAUX D5NR Auxiliarists,  Members attending the 2025 Spring DTRAIN who wish to request travel reimbursement from DIRAUX should complete the following short questionnaire in order to request funding. It will […]

2025 Spring DTRAIN!

Registration Is Open! 4, 5 & 6 April, 2025Hilton Wilmington/Christiana,100 Continental Drive,Newark, Delaware  Click Here To REGISTER   REPEAT NOTICE FROM DIRAUX D5NR Auxiliarists,  Members attending the 2025 Spring DTRAIN who wish to request travel reimbursement from DIRAUX should complete the following short questionnaire in order to request funding. It will be very helpful to complete […]

Message from the National Commodore

From:  COMO Mary Kirkwood                National Commodore, USCG Auxiliary To:       All MembersSubj:   Message from the National Commodore  Shipmates,Given the uncertainties of the availability of government funding and recent ALCOASTs regarding travel and funded training, it has become necessary to cancel the in-person NTRAIN 2025, currently scheduled to be held […]

Message from the National Commodore

From:  COMO Mary Kirkwood                National Commodore, USCG Auxiliary To:      All membersSubj:   Message from the National Commodore  Dear Members, As you are aware, last week a Presidential Executive Order required us to eliminate all programs related to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.  In doing so, all Diversity Staff Officer positions were eliminated, and any Diversity work […]

Cybersecurity Alert – Attempted Phishing Emails

To: All Auxiliarists Dated: 4 February 2025 Dear Members, The Cybersecurity Directorate (Y) has received reports of fraudulent spear phishing emails impersonating the National Commodore, COMO Mary Kirkwood. These emails claim to have a “secure message” attached. If the attachment is opened, it directs recipients to a website requesting their email address and password. This […]

URGENT: NATIONAL POLICY NOTICE

Fellow Auxiliarists, Urgent: Following leadership changes, it’s critical to maintain the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s political neutrality. Do not post content supporting or opposing the new administration on any official Auxiliary social media, including Facebook. No political content is ever permitted to be posted. Our apolitical stance is vital for our integrity and credibility. Any […]

2025 VSC Workshop

The 2025 “VSC Workshop” has been posted on the V-Directorate website. The Workshop is HIGHLY recommended, but not mandatory this year. It is MANADTORY for any member getting their VE qualification. The Workshop includes new info that all VEs should be aware of & clarification about past year items. The best way to access the […]

End of Year Message and reminder: Uniform Inspections due 12/31/2024

First, I’d like to wish each of you a safe and happy holiday. Regardless of which holiday you are celebrating (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and/or New Years), please enjoy the company of your family and friends this season. If you are traveling, please be safe! Secondly, a gentle reminder that uniform inspections are due by the […]

Auxiliary Air Program

Dear D5NR Shipmates, My Name is Thomas Siedenbuehl, and I am the Assistant District Staff Officer-Aviation/Training (ADSO-AVT) for our district. With this e-mail I would like to draw your attention to the Auxiliary Air Program or AUXAIR. In addition to serving the general mission of the Auxiliary, thIs group brings their skills and resources providing […]