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A Message from the Chief of Staff
Welcome to 2022 and a more relevant Coast Guard Auxiliary . Today we are needed more than ever for the Team Coast Guard mission to succeed . You are the tip of the sword , the boots on the ground for our success . I can not be more excited about our future . If we can continue to remain nimble , focused , and emphasize teamwork , we will be the force multipliers that the Coast Guard needs . Everyday we are challenged to help more here are some statistics for you to ponder :
· In the 5 th District , we have over 300 AUX members embedded in the commands .
· We have fulfilled needs of commands over 1000 times for direct support
· We have embedded members in almost every area in the Coast Guard ; - Culinary - Operations - Cutter , Station and Command Center Watch Standers - Administrative Support - Instructors - Security Center - Station Support
Kurt P . Sarac Sr . District Chief of Staff
U . S . Coast Guard Auxiliary 5th District-Northern Region
“ MAKE IT HAPPEN ” attitude for 2022
This is on top of our standard missions of that we have been restarted in ALL vertices after COVID . Some thought to bring to your deck plate ;
· There are NO areas shut down by COVID . Frankly put we are FULLY open for business !
· We have a solid guide to deal with COVID . The COVID Reconstitution Guide link is http :// agroupbx . wow . uscgaux . info / Uploads _ wowII / BX-GROUP / AUX-COVID19-RECONSTITUTE-GUIDE-V2-08FEB . pdf
· Be safe ! Please take RM ( Risk Management ) seriously ! We are all responsible for safety ! It is not a check box item but a cultural need to implement .
· HAVE FUN ! This is supposed to be enjoyable .
· Take time to encourage everyone . Don ’ t just think the worst about someone if you have a disagreement , but take time to understand where they are coming from !
· Move forward and think outside the box
I believe we have the best staff , solid leadership and the best members ! I am excited to charge forward as a team in . 2022
Kurt P Sarac Sr . District Chief of Staff - DCOS District Fifth Northern