CGD-SE Sets the Standard—Bravo Zulu, Team!
10 August 2025
The latest Mission Hours Report from National has been released and I am proud to share that the Southeast District is once again setting the standard for the entire Coast Guard Auxiliary. Your dedication, professionalism, and teamwork are clearly reflected in the numbers, and the results speak for themselves.
2025 Year-to-Date Highlights:
- #1 in Total Mission Hours: 237,197 hours — the highest of any district nationwide.
- Exceptional Contribution: With just 18.9% of the Auxiliary’s membership, we are delivering 24.4% of all hours (973,344 total) — performing nearly 29% above our weight.
- #1 in Productivity: 63.5 average hours per member, compared to the national average of 49.3.
- Clear Lead Over Other Districts: CGD-NE-SR at 119,332 hours and CGD-E-SR at 104,707 hours.
Where We’re Leading the Way:
- Leadership Activities (99A): 99,138 hours — 24.4% of the Auxiliary’s total.
- Other Admin/Logistics Support (99E): 26,987 hours — 26.4% share.
- Training Support (99D): 25,285 hours — 20.5% share.
- RBS Support (99B): 16,718 hours — 28.8% share.
- Community Relations (10J): 5,787 hours — 24.4% share.
Why This Matters:
Your sustained commitment — whether on patrol, in the classroom, in leadership roles, or behind the scenes — is delivering real operational value to the Coast Guard and meaningful service to our communities. Our combination of high total output and top-tier per-member productivity is exactly the standard we strive for.
Thank you for your professionalism, your teamwork, and the consistent pace that keeps us at the forefront. Please continue to log your hours promptly, support your shipmates in achieving qualifications, and maintain the strong collaboration with our Active-Duty partners that makes our success possible.
Together, we are leading by example.
Martin S. Goodwin, Ph.D.
District Commodore
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Southeast District
407.761.8764
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