District Guidance

District 7 Members, Please see the message below from our District Commander, RADM Schofield, commemorating the Auxiliary’s 86th anniversary: Auxiliary Leaders/MACOMs/District Leaders, Today, I am proud to recognize the 86th anniversary of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Since 1939, the Coast Guard Auxiliary stood the watch, providing unwavering support […]

District 7 Members,As we enter hurricane season, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance ofreadiness, not only for our communities, but for each of us as members of District 7. Thesafety and accountability of our members are always a top priority before, during, and afterany storm.All members […]

District 7 Members,Today, our Nation pauses to observe Memorial Day, a day of reflection and reverence forthe men and women who laid down their lives in service to our country. These heroes madethe ultimate sacrifice so that we might live in freedom, peace, and possibility.As members of the Coast Guard […]

District 7 Members,I am proud to share that Robert Carew of Flotilla 13-02 has been selected as the 2025recipient of the National COMO Charles S. Greanoff Inspirational Leadership Award, one ofthe highest honors bestowed upon an Auxiliarist by our national organization.This prestigious award recognizes Auxiliarists who demonstrate outstanding leadership byinspiring […]

District 7 Members,National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) runs from Saturday, May 17 through Friday, May 23,2025, and is a key opportunity for us to advance our mission of promoting recreationalboating safety throughout our district. As members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, we serveas the visible face of boating safety in […]

District 7 Members,Election season will be here before we know it. If you are considering running for electedoffice this year, now is the time to confirm your eligibility and complete any requiredtraining.As announced in ALAUX 013/24, any member seeking election to a leadership positionafter January 1, 2025, must meet the […]

District 7 Members,On Monday, April 28th, at approximately 1149 hours, the crews of Auxiliary vessels 82090and 84658, along with our telecommunications operators supporting Station Cortez,answered the call during a life-threatening emergency in Sarasota Bay. While conductingtelecommunications operations and a two-boat QE patrol, they responded immediately toa report of an unmanned […]

District 7 Members,I am delighted to announce that Dan McIntyre, Flotilla 17-6, has been selected as the 2025recipient of the District 7 Commodore Mary Larsen Award for Excellence in Education.Dan’s four-decade record of service, 42 years in the Coast Guard and Reserve, followed bytireless leadership in Auxiliary public education, has […]

District 7 Members,To accommodate remote learning during the pandemic, the proctor requirement was liftedfor the online AUXNAV-A (AUXACN), AUXWEA, AUXPAT, AUXSEA, and AUXCOM exams; thepassing score was raised to 90 percent, a 120-minute time limit was imposed, and examswere authorized as open-book. Beginning on 19 May 2025, the proctor requirement […]

District 7 Members,April marks National Volunteer Month, and there is no better time to recognize andcelebrate the extraordinary contributions you make as members of the Coast GuardAuxiliary.District 7 thrives because of your unmatched spirit of volunteerism. You give generously ofyour time, your talents, and your heart in support of the […]